Regional Travel Information
Coventry and Warwickshire Travel Services
The area of Coventry and Warwickshire is one of the most accessible locations in all of the UK. Situated right at the heart of the country, you can effortlessly arrive at any of your destinations either by car, bus, coach, plane or train. We have made it even easier by providing some useful numbers along with all the relevant information, allowing you to relax and enjoy your trip!
Travelling by Car
There are five major national motorway links which service this region, including the M6, M42, M40, M69 and the M1. As well as these there are also several popular A roads such as the A45, A46 and A5 serving as main arterial routes around north Warwickshire, Coventry and South Warwickshire.
Travelling from Coventry, these other great destinations are just a short drive away!
Birmingham - 30 minutes
Cotswolds - 40 minutes
Rugby - 30 minutes
London - 90 minutes
'All aboard!' Travelling by Rail
Coventry is on the Main West Coast Line, being serviced by regular train services seven days a week; networking it with other major towns and cities. Regular and frequent trains run to and from London and there is also an extensive timetable of local trains linking to other regional towns.
Virgin Trains
08719 774 222 http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/
London Midland
0800 092 4260 http://www.londonmidland.com/
National Rail Enquiry Service (24 hours)
Tel +44 (0)8457 484950 | Website http://www.rail.co.uk
Network West Midlands
Information on getting around in the West Midlands by bus or train.
Tel +44 (0)870 200 22 33 Website: www.networkwestmidlands.com
Chiltern Railways
Run trains from London Marylebone to Leamington via Warwick, Warwick Parkway and Stratford. The stations in Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford are approximately ten minutes walk from the town centres.
Chiltern Railways Enquiries: 08456 005 165 (07:00 to 20:00) Website: www.chilternrailways.co.uk
CrossCountry Trains
Trains run to Leamington Spa from Birmingham, Reading, Manchester, Oxford, Southampton and Bournemouth.
CrossCountry Trains: 08447 369 123 Website: www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk
'Tickets please!' Travelling by Bus or Coach
National Express operate services to the region from all round the country. Timetables for local bus services are available from Coventry Tourist Information Centre and local bus stations, alternatively you can call their booking hotline.
National Express
Booking Hotline 08705 808080 | Text Tel: 0121 455 0086
Website http://www.nationalexpress.com
Network West Midlands
Information on getting around in the West Midlands by bus or train.
Tel +44 (0)870 200 22 33 Website: www.networkwestmidlands.com
Traveline (public transport information)
Tel +44 (0)870 608 2 608 | Text Tel +44 (0)870 241 2216
Website http://www.traveline.org.uk
Mike de Courcey Travel Limited
Tel +44 (0)24 7630 2656 | Website http://www.traveldecourcey.com
Park and Ride
For first time visitors to Coventry we recommend using the city's hop on, hop off Park & Ride services. The South service is sited at the War Memorial Park off the Kenilworth Road, while the North service is sited in Austin Drive, Courthouse Green. Both sites have free parking.
Both operate Monday to Saturday and serve the city centre at frequent intervals. For more information call 0870 608 2608.
Travelling by Air
Coventry Airport
Coventry Airport is approximately 5 miles from central Coventry, 26 miles from Birmingham City Centre and 27 miles from Leicester and offers easy access to some of the Midland's most famous attractions.
http://www.coventryairport.co.uk/
Birmingham International Airport
Birmingham International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away from central Coventry, and is the ideal gateway for overseas visitors. With its own Air-Rail link and train station, public parking, vehicle hire facilites and onsite hotels, it's easily accessible and can accomodate for all situations.
Tel +44 (0)121 767 5511 | Website http://www.bhx.co.uk
Taxis
Black 'London-style' cabs operate in Coventry city centre and display a yellow license plate issued by Coventry City Council on the rear of the vehicle. Official taxi ranks are located in the Burges, Pepper Lane & Broadgate. There is also a taxi rank available at Coventry train station and taxis are available at Coventry Airport.
Allens Tel +44 (0)24 7655 5555
Lewis Tel +44 (0)24 7666 6666
Central Tel +44 (0)24 7633 3333
For other taxis throughout the region:
Castle Cars +44 (0)1926 494 989
Warwick Taxis +44 (0)1926 429 799
Argent Taxis +44 (0)1789 294 436
