Travelling to CU Coventry
CU Coventry is located at:
CU Coventry,
8 Mile Lane,
Coventry,
CV1 2TU
Our campus is close to Coventry city centre and about a 10-minute walk from Coventry train station.
Check the live travel information before setting off, as routes and services may change.
Bus
Buses 21 and 21A usually stop by Mile Lane, connecting the campus to Coventry city centre and other surrounding areas.
Routes and stops can change, so check the National Express Coventry journey planner for the latest information.
Train
Coventry station has direct trains from London Euston, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International, as well as connections to other UK towns and cities. Direct journeys from London Euston can take around one hour.
Check train times and plan your journey through National Rail.
Coach
National Express coaches arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station in Coventry city centre (about a 20-minute walk from CU Coventry). The station offers connections to destinations across the UK.
Check services and station information through National Express.
Car
Use the postcode CV1 2TU when planning your journey. Coventry is connected to the M1, M6, M40, M42, M45 and M69 through the surrounding road network.
Check live traffic and roadwork information before travelling, as access routes around Mile Lane may change.
Parking
Limited paid student parking is available at Mile Lane, subject to availability.
Current charges are:
- £3 for the day
- £2 for up to four hours, with no return on the same day.
The student car park is currently open from 7am-7pm, Monday-Friday, and closed at weekends. Accessible parking and electric vehicle charging bays are available.
Check the latest student parking charges and opening times before travelling.
You can also search for public car parks near the campus.
Park and ride
Coventry’s Park and Ride is based at War Memorial Park, Kenilworth Road, CV3 6PT.
The X17 service runs between the Park and Ride, Coventry railway station and the city centre. Services usually run every 20 minutes and take about 10–15 minutes to get to the city centre.
For the latest Park and Ride information, check here.
Airport
Birmingham Airport is the nearest airport. A free Air-Rail Link connects the airport terminal with Birmingham International train station, which is usually about a 10-minute train journey to Coventry.
