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How to get here and getting around
Coventry & Warwickshire lies at the very heart of England and is easily accessible by road, rail and air.
By Car
Coventry & Warwickshire is easily accessible from the National Motorway Network that bisects the region - M6, M40, M42, M5, M69; with the A45 and the A46 being the main arterial roads into the city and its region.
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.
National Rail Enquiry Service (24 hours)
Tel +44 (0)8457 484950 | Website www.rail.co.uk
Network West Midlands
online information on getting around in the West Midlands by bus or train
Tel +44 (0)870 200 22 33 Website: www.networkwestmidlands.com
By Bus and Coach
National Express run services to the region from all round the country, call their hotline for more information. Timetables for local bus services are available from Coventry Tourist Information Centre and local bus stations or call the Centro or Traveline Hotlines
National Express
Tel: dedicated booking Hotline on 08705 808080 | Text Tel: 0121 455 0086
Website www.nationalexpress.com
Network West Midlands
online information on getting around in the West Midlands by bus or train
Tel +44 (0)870 200 22 33 Website: www.networkwestmidlands.com
Travel Coventry
online bus services information for travelling in and around Coventry.
Tel +44 (0)24 7681 7035 (office hours) | Website www.travelcoventry.co.uk
Traveline (public transport information)
Tel +44 (0)870 608 2 608 | Text Tel +44 (0)870 241 2216
Website www.traveline.org.uk
Mike de Courcey Travel Limited
Tel +44 (0)24 7630 2656 | Website www.traveldecourcey.com
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.
Thomsonfly the low fares airline operates flights into and out of Coventry serving numerous European cities, whilst Whiz Air will be operating regular flights between Coventry and Poland from July 2007.
Thomsonfly UK Call centre: 0870 1900 737 | Website: http://www.thomsonfly.com/
Whiz Air call centre (Poland): +48 22 351 9499| Website: http://www.wizzair.com
Birmingham International Airport
Birmingham International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away from central Coventry, and is the ideal gateway for overseas visitors. However, Heathrow and Gatwick are within a 2 - 2½ hours drive respectively.
Information Service
Tel +44 (0)121 767 5511 | Website www.bhx.co.uk
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.
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 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
