Transport & Travel
Getting to SEGRO Park Coventry
SEGRO Park Coventry is located approximately 3-miles south of Coventry City Centre, just beyond the A45, near Coventry Airport and Middlemarch Industrial Estate.
If you live locally, you can reach the site by walking and cycling, or if you’re travelling from slightly further afield you can catch the train, bus, or car share to SEGRO Park Coventry. Whether you’re looking for convenience, value for money or even a bit of both, there is a sustainable transport option for you to travel to SEGRO Park Coventry.
Explore each section below to discover the best travel and transportation options for you in more detail:
Save more time with public transport
Direct bus services to SEGRO Park Coventry and frequent train services to Coventry Rail Station, mean that travelling by public transport to work is easy.
Unlock more time to catchup on emails, learn a language, listen to a podcast, read a book, socialise or relax and you can arrive at work feeling refreshed instead of stressed from sitting in traffic. Many buses and trains are fitted with superfast Wi-Fi and USB charging ports to keep you connected on the move.
What's more, public Transport produces at least 50% less emissions compared to driving and with Coventry becoming the first fully electric bus city the carbon savings are growing.
Save time and money by removing fuel and maintenance costs.
Bus connections
Direct bus services from Coventry City Centre and Willenhall mean buses are a convenient option for commuting with National Express Coventry operating the services close to SEGRO Park Coventry.
Download the Coventry Gateway bus map to plan your journey to work and click the links below to check bus timetables, frequencies, and ticket costs:
- 13 (National Express Coventry) from Coventry city centre via Willenhall to SEGRO Park Coventry. To view the timetable and accurately plan your route, please visit the National Express website above. A temporary bus stop (pictured below) will be found on the estate road between the DHL and DP World units.
- 21/21A (National Express Coventry) closest stop is currently London Road. You can change at Remembrance Road (Willenhall) onto the 13 National Express Coventry to get directly to SEGRO Park Coventry!
- 24/24A (National Express Coventry) closest stop Church Road, Baginton.
- 25/25A (National Express Coventry) closest stop Church Road, Baginton.
For live updates on bus travel alerts follow @nxcoventry on Twitter or check https://disruptions.tfwm.org.uk/
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Travelling by bus doesn’t have to be expensive. You can become a savvy saver by choosing from one of the ticket options below:
£2 adult fare – With the £2 fare cap, a single bus ticket is capped at £2 until 31st December 2024, making your journey cheaper.
Swift Card- a smart card that allows tickets across operators on buses and trains in the west midlands. It’s a great option if you need to change bus services for your commute.
Day Saver tickets- bundles or 5- or 10-day tickets can be bought from national express and have to be used with 28 days of purchase. This is a great option if you don’t travel into work every day, but still want to benefit from ticket discounts.
MegaRider- 7- or 28-day tickets, from Stagecoach allowing for cheaper travel.
To read more about which ticket is right for you, visit https://nxbus.co.uk/coventry/tickets-prices or https://www.stagecoachbus.com/tickets/all-tickets
Rail connections
Coventry railway station is less than 3 miles from SEGRO Park Coventry. From here there are direct train services to Leamington Spa, Birmingham, Oxford, London Euston or Manchester Piccadilly, with regular services running to and from the station throughout the day.
Easily get to Coventry station from key destinations across the UK, including the following:
| Leamington Spa | Up to two trains an hour, one of which stops at Kenilworth Station |
| Birmingham | Up to four trains an hour |
| Oxford | One train an hour |
| London Euston | Up to five trains an hour |
| Manchester Piccadilly | Up to two trains an hour |
To find out more information about train times, visit the National Rail Enquiries website www.nationalrail.co.uk
You can get from Coventry Station to SEGRO Park Coventry by hopping on the 24/24A or 25/25A bus routes.
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Car sharing is a great way to cut down the cost of your commute, help the environment and get to know your colleagues.
Did you know that a commuter will typically save over £1,000 a year? See how much you can save by visiting https://liftshare.com/uk/savings-calculator
Save time with the car sharing platform
You don’t need to own a car to car share - you can be either a passenger or a driver - you just need to find someone who is travelling at the same time, and in the same direction, to start sharing.
Liftshare is a free platform which allows you to search for drivers or passengers going the same direction as you to share with.
Joining is completely FREE and it’s as simple as 1, 2, 3…
Start car sharing today http://segroparkcoventry.liftshare.com/
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Liftshare savings calculator
On average, members of the Liftshare community save around £1000 each year! See how much you can save by visiting liftshare.com/uk/savings-calculator
Never tried car sharing before? Don’t worry, look at these FAQs to find out how it all works liftshare.com/uk/community/faqs
Walking & Cycling
Start your day right by boosting endorphins walking or cycling to work.
Active travel can have an amazing impact on your health and well-being, as well as your wallet, so, if you live locally, why not leave behind the hassle of driving by cycling or walking to work.
By cycling or walking you could…
- Burn calories and stay healthy – you can burn 100 calories from walking just 1 mile
- Enjoy the fresh air and have a bit of ‘you’ time away from everyday distractions
- Arrive at work feeling fantastic with a boost to your endorphins!
- Be in control of your own time
- Avoid the one thing that everybody dreads about their commute… traffic!
- Shorten your journey time – that’s right, shorten it! It only takes 20 minutes to walk 1 mile or cycle 3 miles
With Coventry city centre less than 3-miles from SEGRO Park Coventry it is the perfect commuting distance by bike if you live anywhere in Coventry, or arrive into Coventry by train.
BikeCitizens route planner is a useful website and app that allows you to plan your route to work.
The new dedicated cycling and walking paths onsite allow for easy and safe commuting. Covered cycle parking means your bike will stay secure and dry. Each workplace is also equipped with showers, changing facilities and lockers for you to freshen up after your ride.
Download local cycling and walking maps to start planning your journey today https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/cycling-warwickshire/cycle-routes-warwickshire
Staying safe whilst cycling
Cycle shops
With a whole host of independent and high-street cycle retailers in the Midlands, wherever you live there is likely to be a bike shop where you can get kitted out for cycling to work, here are some local to Coventry Gateway:
- Hawk Cycles Coventry- 024 7622 2783 https://www.cycleking.co.uk/
- Albany Cycles- 024 7667 3353 http://www.albanycycles.co.uk/
- Ride Coventry- 024 7668 1102 https://www.ridecoventry.com/
- Ezo Cycle- 07710 301511 https://ezocycle.uk/
- Wheelbase Coventry- 024 7710 2333 https://www.wheelbase.co.uk/
- The Cycle Recycler- 07703 287500 https://thecyclerecycler.org/
- Mike Vaughan Cycles- 01926 853944 https://www.mikevaughan.co.uk/
Cycle 2 Work Schemes
Many employers at Coventry Gateway offer a Cycle 2 Work Scheme to help their employees save money when buying a new bike and safety equipment. The bike is paid for through salary sacrifice, so you can spread the cost of the bike, rather than making one upfront payment. The scheme is also tax-free, which gives you the chance to save up to 42%! To find out if your employer is signed up to a Cycle 2 Work Scheme, speak to your workplace travel plan coordinator.
Cycle Confidence Courses
Whether you’re new to cycling, or would like to improve your technique, there are cycle confidence courses for all abilities delivered by qualified instructors who work at a pace suited.
- Coventry City Council: https://www.coventry.gov.uk/cycling-1/cycle-training
- Warwickshire County Council: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/cycletraining
Get in touch with our directory of useful contact information
Cycling:
- Sustrans: http://www.sustrans.org/
- Cycle streets: https://www.cyclestreets.net/
- Coventry segregated cycleways:https://www.coventry.gov.uk/cycling-1/segregated-cycleways
Buses:
- National Express Coventry:https://nxbus.co.uk/coventry
- Stagecoach Midlands: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Rail:
- National rail: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Car share platform:
- Liftshare: http://segroparkcoventry.liftshare.com/
For further transport information please visit your local council transport pages:
- Coventry https://www.coventry.gov.uk/publictransport
- Warwickshire https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/publictransport
- TfWM https://www.tfwm.org.uk/