Your 2023 Guide To Transport In Coventry

Navigating your way around an unfamiliar location is always going to be a tough task, and with so many viable transport options, the various services and routes can become overwhelming very quickly. Let Lewis Taxis Midlands handle matters for you, providing this detailed guide with train operations, bus schedules and walking routes accounted for. Explore the UK City of Culture 2021 without the anxiety of getting lost or stressed out when you keep this useful blog to hand.

Trains

Coventry railway station is the main railway station serving the city of Coventry, with the station conveniently located on the Birmingham loop of the West Coast Main Line. With 4 platforms in use, it certainly isn’t the largest railway station in The Midlands, but the proximity to Coventry city centre is a huge plus.

The station itself is located to the South of the city centre, but there is a pedestrian route to follow into the busy central area, reached on-foot in just 8 to 12 minutes. With services from Cross-country and West Midlands Railway available to book, bear in mind that the lack of additional stations in Coventry mean that the practicality of rail transport is limited.

Driving

Though Coventry doesn’t currently have a clean air zone, there’s usually plenty of traffic to deal with throughout the centre of the city during rush hour - as well as weekends. An accessible location for those who drive electric vehicles thanks to the plentiful EV charging points, don’t expect a quiet or stress-free trip if you’re visiting The Cathedral, Transport Museum or Ricoh Arena. Acquiring a local map before setting off is certainly advisable, while the entire city is thankfully covered by SatNav systems.

Taxis

Taxis are a fantastic way to familiarise yourself with a city and relocate from A to B, with many local cabbies often having an encyclopaedic knowledge of the city they’re based in. Friendly, timely and inexpensive, our drivers at Lewis Taxis Midlands are able to cover the city and all nearby areas, whether you need to be dropped at the airport, or beside a particular address. Looking for a handy long-distance or corporate travel provider? Our taxi company can be relied upon 24/7 at your request.

Buses

The main bus services operating in Coventry are controlled by National Express, and cover a number of routes in and around the city. Though not always as reliable as pre-arranged private hire, buses are a good alternative if you aren’t able to drive or contact a cab firm.

At Lewis Taxis, we work with a range of clients, providing private transfers, airport drop-offs and more. As one of the area's leading taxi companies, our large fleet of vehicles includes 5, 6, 7 and 8-seater cars - so we can accommodate larger groups and families when required. Contact the team today and arrange your next trip!