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Commuting to Coventry

Whether you're based nearby or have commitments that mean you want to live at home when you study, commuting to Coventry offers a flexible way to further your education.

Coventry University is located in the city centre, making your commute to campus as easy as possible. If you're weighing up the pros and cons of commuting versus living in student accommodation, our blogs will help you explore why commuting to Coventry University can be a rewarding choice. Discover the advantages, from cost savings on accommodation to maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

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Studying when you live at home

Explore the advantages of commuting to Coventry University, from cost savings to flexibility in living arrangements, and discover how it can enrich your university experience.

Discover the advantages of commuting

Travelling to and from campus

Concerned about navigating your commute while staying connected to campus life? Don't worry, we've got the resources you need. Check out our blog to discover your commuting options, such as bus, train, cycling, and on-campus parking facilities.

Find out more about our commuting options

Travel times at a glance

Check out the typical travel times from nearby cities and towns to Coventry University.

Birmingham
to Coventry University

Car

45 mins


Train

23 mins

Nuneaton
to Coventry University

Car

21 mins


Train

21 mins

Leamington Spa
to Coventry University

Car

24 mins


Train

11 mins

Warwick
to Coventry University

Car

20 mins


Train

24 mins

Stratford-upon-Avon
to Coventry University

Car

41 mins


Train

54 mins

Rugby
to Coventry University

Car

20 mins


Train

10 mins

Hinckley
to Coventry University

Car

32 mins


Train

50 mins

Leicester
to Coventry University

Car

51 mins


Train

1 hour 8 mins

Northampton
to Coventry University

Car

1 hour


Train

34 mins

Oxford
to Coventry University

Car

1 hour 27 mins


Train

47 mins

Banbury
to Coventry University

Car

44 mins


Train

29 mins

Milton Keynes
to Coventry University

Car

1 hour 10 mins


Train

33 mins

Solihull
to Coventry University

Car

32 mins


Bus

56 mins

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Making friends at university

Making friends and staying connected can be a concern for people, especially for those who do not live in student accommodation. We’ve got you covered. Our blog explores tips and strategies for staying sociable and engaged within the university community.

Discover our top tips
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Embracing the best of both worlds

Harleen Matharu chose to live at home whilst studying and discovered many advantages to being a commuting student.

Read Harleen's story
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Managing your money

Managing your money can help you make the most of university life. Discover our top tips for budgeting and the support available to Coventry University students.

Learn how to be smart with your money
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Open Days

We look forward to welcoming you on-campus at one of our upcoming Open Days. Get a real feel for what it would be like to study at Coventry University as we throw open our doors to show you around our campus buildings and showcase our courses and facilities.

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