Coventry vs Newcastle: getting from Newcastle to the CBS Arena

Coventry City host Newcastle United at the Coventry Building Society Arena (CV6 6GE), just north of the city centre off Jimmy Hill Way. Best of all for away fans, the ground sits right next to Coventry Arena railway station, so the train drops you almost at the turnstiles.

How to get from Newcastle to Coventry by train

For a trip this long the train is the sensible choice. There is no direct service, so you will change once, usually at Birmingham New Street, with the fastest trains taking around three hours 30. The payoff at the end is a good one: the ground is right beside Coventry Arena railway station, a five-minute walk from the turnstiles.

• Via Birmingham: Newcastle to Birmingham New Street on a direct CrossCountry or LNER service (about three hours), then a short 20-minute hop on to Coventry.
• Straight through: Some CrossCountry services run right through to Coventry, so check for one that saves you the change altogether.

You arrive at Coventry city-centre station. From there, hop on a local train one stop to Coventry Arena station right by the ground (extra services usually run on matchdays), or take a taxi in about 10 to 15 minutes. Book advance tickets to keep the cost down.

How to get from Newcastle to Coventry by car

By car it is around 210 miles and about four hours, so plan a break. The route is the A1(M) south, then the M1 and A42 down to the M42, M6 and Coventry. Traffic builds around Birmingham, so leave plenty of time on a matchday. Put CV6 6GE into your sat nav to bring you straight to the arena.

The one thing worth sorting before you set off is parking, because this is where away fans lose the most time on the day. Spaces close to the ground fill up fast and cost more last minute, so booking a guaranteed space in advance means you drive straight in, park and walk to the turnstiles rather than circling nearby streets.

How to get from Newcastle to Coventry by coach

National Express runs coaches from Newcastle to Coventry, but they take the best part of a day, so the train is far better for a matchday unless you are staying over.

Getting to the ground once you arrive

However you travel, the finish is easy. Coventry Arena railway station sits right next to the stadium, about a five-minute walk away, so the train is the closest you can get without driving. If you come by car, park in a pre-booked space by the arena and walk in. From the city centre, a taxi to the ground takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes.

Making a day of it in Coventry

With the travel sorted, the rest is the fun part. Get there early, find a spot for a pre-match drink and time your walk to the turnstiles so you are not rushing:

• Pubs and bars near the CBS Arena, with walking distance from the ground.
• Where to park and how far it is from the arena on foot.
• The matchday timetable, from gates opening to full time.

First time at the ground? Our Coventry City matchday guide for away fans covers everything else around your visit.

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