There are 4 ways to get from Coventry to Cardiff University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 13m£30–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station707 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
4h 57m£19–55Drive 114.6 mi
- Drive from Coventry to Cardiff University114.6 mi
2h 17m£29–42Bus via Newhall St
- Take the bus from Belgrade Theatre to Dale HouseX1
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GDUk077 / ...
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Coventry to Cardiff University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Cardiff University is to bus which costs £19 - £55 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Coventry to Cardiff University is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 via Birmingham Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Coventry and Cardiff University is 128 miles. The road distance is 115.2 miles.
The best way to get from Coventry to Cardiff University without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £30 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Coventry to Cardiff University, including transfers.
Coventry to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Coventry to Cardiff University train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Coventry to Cardiff University is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Coventry, England and Cardiff University, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £25–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Cardiff University via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 in around 4h 57m.
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Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Belgrade Theatre to Dale House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Coventry to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Coventry to Cardiff University train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Cardiff University is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Coventry to Cardiff University.
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