How to Get to Coventry Football Club Stadium: Train, Bus, Taxi & Car
Travelling to the CBS Arena for a Coventry City football match? Compare trains, buses, taxis and driving, including Coventry Station vs Coventry Arena.
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Use the complete Coventry City football matchday guide, compare parking options near the CBS Arena, and decide where to eat and drink before the match. First-time visitors can also read what Premier League football changes for Coventry matchdays.Travelling to a Coventry City football match for the first time? Getting to the Coventry Building Society Arena is straightforward once you understand one important detail:
Coventry city centre and the CBS Arena are not in the same place.
The stadium is in the north of Coventry, close to Junction 3 of the M6. Coventry's main railway station is in the city centre, while Coventry Arena station is only a short walk from the football ground.
The best way to reach the stadium depends on where you are coming from, whether you want to spend time in Coventry before the match and how you plan to get home after full-time.
Coventry Arena is the closest railway station to Coventry Building Society Arena and is around a five-minute walk from the stadium.
Coventry's main railway station is in the city centre, so supporters arriving there need to continue towards the CBS Arena by local train, bus or taxi.
If you are driving, use CV6 6AQ, but arrange your parking before travelling rather than expecting to find unrestricted parking beside the ground.
Where is the Coventry Building Society Arena?
The Coventry Building Society Arena, commonly known as the CBS Arena, is the home of Coventry City Football Club.
The address is:
Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6AQ
The football stadium is in the north of Coventry rather than in the city centre.
It is close to Junction 3 of the M6 and sits beside Arena Shopping Park and Coventry Arena railway station.
That location makes the ground particularly convenient for supporters travelling by car from outside Coventry.
For visitors arriving on national rail services, however, there is another part of the journey after reaching Coventry's main railway station.
What is the easiest way to get to the CBS Arena?
There is no single best route for every football supporter.
The easiest option depends on the kind of matchday you want.
| Your situation | Best starting option |
|---|---|
| Arriving on a national train | Coventry Station, then continue to the stadium |
| Want the closest railway station | Coventry Arena |
| Driving from outside Coventry | Pre-book parking and approach from the M6 |
| Staying in Coventry city centre | Local train, bus or taxi |
| Want pubs or restaurants before the match | Spend time in the city centre first |
| Want to go directly to the football ground | Coventry Arena or pre-booked parking |
A supporter arriving several hours before kick-off may prefer to spend time in Coventry city centre.
Someone arriving closer to kick-off may want the most direct possible route to the stadium.
Getting to the CBS Arena by train
Train is one of the easiest ways to reach Coventry from many parts of England.
The important thing is to distinguish between Coventry Station and Coventry Arena station.
They are not the same station.
Coventry Arena station
Coventry Arena is the closest railway station to the football ground.
It is around a five-minute walk from the Coventry Building Society Arena.
The station is on the local rail line connecting Coventry and Nuneaton.
Its main advantage is obvious: once you arrive, you are already next to the stadium.
The main consideration is frequency.
A station can be extremely close to the ground without being the best option if the timetable leaves you waiting a long time.
Check your return journey before deciding to rely on Coventry Arena after the match.
Coventry Station
Coventry Station is the city's main railway station.
This is where many supporters travelling from London, Birmingham and other parts of the country will arrive.
It is in Coventry city centre rather than beside the stadium.
From Coventry Station you will need to continue towards the CBS Arena.
Your main options are:
- local train to Coventry Arena
- bus
- taxi or private hire vehicle
Coventry Station is often the better choice if you want to spend part of your football matchday in the city centre before travelling to the ground.
Coventry Station or Coventry Arena?
This is one of the most important things for a first-time Coventry City visitor to understand.
Coventry and Coventry Arena are completely different railway stations.
| Coventry Station | Coventry Arena |
|---|---|
| Main national railway station | Local station beside the stadium |
| Located in Coventry city centre | Located next to the CBS Arena |
| Better for city-centre pubs and restaurants | Better for direct stadium access |
| Useful for national rail connections | Useful when the local timetable works |
| Requires another journey to the stadium | Around a five-minute walk to the ground |
Choose Coventry Station if:
- you are arriving on a national rail service
- you want to visit Coventry city centre
- you want pubs or restaurants before the football
- your hotel is in central Coventry
- you are happy to make another short journey to the stadium
Choose Coventry Arena if:
- you want to get as close to the football ground as possible
- your local connection works well
- you are not planning to spend much time in the city centre
- your return train is suitable after the match
If you simply type Coventry into a national rail journey planner, you will normally be looking at Coventry's main station.
That does not mean you are arriving beside the football stadium.
How to get from Coventry Station to the CBS Arena
If you arrive at Coventry's main station, you have three main options.
Local train
The local train from Coventry to Coventry Arena is the most direct rail connection.
The journey itself is short.
The more important factor is the waiting time.
If the connection works with your national train, this can be one of the easiest ways to complete the journey.
If you have a long wait, a bus or taxi may make more sense.
For the return journey, check the timetable before the match rather than waiting until full-time.
Taxi
Taxis and private-hire vehicles can provide one of the simplest routes from Coventry city centre to the CBS Arena.
Taxi is particularly useful when:
- several supporters are sharing the fare
- you have limited time before kick-off
- the local train connection is poor
- you are carrying luggage
- mobility is a consideration
Matchday traffic can make the journey longer than it would be on a normal day.
Do not assume the journey back after full-time will take the same amount of time as the journey to the stadium.
Bus
Public buses also serve the Arena Shopping Park and stadium area.
Bus can be useful when:
- you are already in Coventry city centre
- the Coventry Arena train does not fit your schedule
- you do not want to use a taxi
- you have plenty of time before kick-off
Football traffic can affect journey times, so allow extra time on busy matchdays.
Getting to the stadium by bus
Several bus services connect different parts of Coventry with the Arena Shopping Park area.
Arena Shopping Park is directly beside the CBS Arena, making the final walk relatively short.
A bus can be particularly useful if you have spent the afternoon in Coventry city centre and want an alternative to the local train.
For a first visit, check the live route on the day rather than relying on an old football forum post or screenshot.
Bus numbers and timetables can change.
The important thing is to search for services serving Arena Shopping Park, Judds Lane or the CBS Arena area.
Getting to the stadium by taxi
Taxi is one of the simplest options if you are already in Coventry city centre.
It can also be good value when several supporters are sharing the vehicle.
However, football matchdays create two different journeys:
Before kick-off: traffic gradually builds as supporters arrive.
After full-time: thousands of people leave the stadium at roughly the same time.
That means pickup immediately outside the ground may not always be practical.
If you are using a taxi or rideshare after the football, confirm the pickup location before the match.
Do not wait until full-time to work out where your driver can reach you.
Driving to the CBS Arena
The Coventry Building Society Arena is well positioned for motorway travel.
The stadium is close to Junction 3 of the M6 and can also be reached from routes connecting with the M1 and M40.
Driving can make particular sense for supporters:
- travelling from areas with poor rail connections
- travelling as a family
- travelling in a group
- returning somewhere without a suitable late train
- attending an evening football match
The difficult part is usually not finding Coventry.
The bigger decision is where to leave the car and how easily you will be able to leave after full-time.
What postcode should you use?
Use:
CV6 6AQ
for the Coventry Building Society Arena.
However, once you get close to the stadium, do not rely entirely on the sat-nav.
If you have pre-booked parking, follow the instructions for your specific car park.
Temporary football traffic arrangements, signs and steward instructions can take priority over the route your navigation app originally planned.
Parking at Coventry Building Society Arena
For a Coventry City football match, arranging parking in advance is the sensible option.
The best space is not necessarily the closest space.
A parking option farther from the stadium may involve a longer walk but allow you to leave the area more quickly after the match.
When comparing matchday parking, think about:
- walking distance
- price
- whether advance booking is required
- the direction you need to travel after the match
- post-match traffic controls
- temporary road closures
Do not judge a parking space only by how close it is to the stadium. A 10 to 15 minute walk can sometimes save considerably more time when leaving after the match.
A complete parking guide is also available on Matchday Coventry.
Parking Near Coventry Building Society Arena: Matchday Parking Guide
Travelling from London
Coventry is well connected with London by rail.
Many supporters travelling from London will arrive at Coventry's main railway station.
The important thing to remember is that this is not the end of the journey.
A typical football trip looks like:
London Euston to Coventry Station to a local train, bus or taxi, and then the CBS Arena.
When planning your day, include:
- national train journey
- transfer time in Coventry
- journey to the stadium
- time to find the correct entrance
- post-match journey back to Coventry Station
- return train to London
Do not calculate your arrival based only on the London-to-Coventry train time.
For a first visit, arriving earlier gives you much more flexibility.
It also allows you to spend time in Coventry city centre before travelling towards the ground.
Travelling from Birmingham
Coventry also has strong rail connections with Birmingham.
Supporters travelling through Birmingham New Street can reach Coventry quickly, but again, the national rail journey ends at Coventry Station rather than directly at the stadium.
You still need to complete the journey to the CBS Arena.
Birmingham can also work as an overnight base for some football visitors.
If you plan to return to Birmingham after an evening match, check your late-night transport before travelling.
Which option is best for away fans?
For most visiting football supporters, think about your trip like this.
Best for a full away-day experience
National train to Coventry Station, into the city centre, then the stadium later.
This gives you the opportunity to:
- eat in the city centre
- have a pre-match drink
- meet other supporters
- explore Coventry
- travel to the ground closer to kick-off
Best for going directly to the stadium
Train to Coventry Arena.
This is the simplest option when the timetable works and you are mainly interested in getting directly to the football.
Best for a small group with limited time
Taxi from Coventry city centre.
Splitting the fare between several supporters can make this a practical option.
Best for supporters with poor rail connections
Drive and pre-book parking.
Do not leave the parking decision until you arrive.
Planning the journey home
The journey home is often the part first-time visitors underestimate.
Before travelling to Coventry, know:
- what time your final train leaves
- which station it leaves from
- whether you need to change at Coventry
- how you will get away from the stadium
- where your taxi can collect you
- where your car is parked
- whether post-match traffic controls could affect you
Do not book a national train with an extremely tight connection after the expected final whistle.
Football matches do not always finish exactly when expected.
Stoppage time, VAR, queues, crowd management and transport delays can all add time.
A slightly later train can make the end of the day considerably easier.
If you need a specific train home, work backwards from its departure time and allow time to leave the stand, walk away from the stadium and travel back to Coventry Station. Do not assume you will be outside the ground immediately at full-time.
Make this part of your complete Coventry City matchday plan
Getting to the stadium is only one part of visiting Coventry City Football Club.
For information about:
- the away end
- stadium entry
- food and drink
- bags
- accessibility
- matchday timings
- leaving after the football
read:
Coventry City Football Matchday Guide for First-Time Visitors and Away Fans
Coventry City's return to the Premier League will also bring thousands of supporters to the CBS Arena for the first time.
Read:
Coventry City Are Back in the Premier League: What It Means for Matchday Visitors
Getting to the CBS Arena: quick answers
Which station is closest to Coventry City Football Club?
Coventry Arena is the closest railway station to the Coventry Building Society Arena and is around a five-minute walk from the football ground.
Is Coventry Station next to the stadium?
No.
Coventry Station is the city's main railway station and is located in Coventry city centre.
You need another local train, bus or taxi journey to reach the CBS Arena.
How do I get from Coventry Station to the CBS Arena?
The main options are:
- local train to Coventry Arena
- public bus
- taxi or private hire vehicle
Should I use Coventry Station or Coventry Arena?
Use Coventry Station if you want national rail connections or time in Coventry city centre.
Use Coventry Arena if you want to arrive as close to the football stadium as possible and the local timetable suits your journey.
What is the CBS Arena postcode?
Use CV6 6AQ.
Is the stadium close to the M6?
Yes.
The Coventry Building Society Arena is close to Junction 3 of the M6.
Can I get a bus to the stadium?
Yes.
Several public bus services serve the Arena Shopping Park and CBS Arena area.
Check the current service before travelling.
Should I book parking in advance?
For a busy Coventry City football match, advance parking is recommended.
This is particularly useful for Premier League fixtures and matches expected to attract large crowds.
The simplest way to plan your journey
Do not start by asking:
“Which station is closest?”
Start by asking:
What kind of football matchday do I want?
If you want Coventry city centre, pubs and restaurants, arrive at Coventry Station and travel to the stadium later.
If you want to get as close to the football ground as possible, Coventry Arena is the obvious station when the timetable works.
If you are driving, reserve parking before travelling and think about your journey out as carefully as your journey in.
Getting to the Coventry Building Society Arena is not difficult.
Knowing the difference between Coventry and Coventry Arena before you travel makes the whole matchday much easier.
Matchday Coventry keeps this guide focused on the practical decisions visitors need to make before travelling to a Coventry City football match.
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