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Travel times to Friargate

There are lots of ways that you can travel to work, including to our new building at Friargate. Plan your journey [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/jobs-careers/travel-friargate/7]

Take your pick:

Cycle

Cycling to work is a great way to be more active. It's good for your mental wellbeing and can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, cancer, obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Make the most of your commute by cycling to Friargate and enjoy fabulous facilities for you and your bike: 

If you've got a bike already but haven't been on it for a while, get it checked at a Dr Bike event or visit your local bike shop [/info/200123/cycling/1803/buying_a_bike].

Another option is to use a West Midlands Cycle Hire [https://www.wmcyclehire.co.uk/] bike. Find your nearest Docking Station [https://www.wmcyclehire.co.uk/stations/].

Bikes and riders come in all shapes and sizes. You can choose what to wear [/info/200123/cycling/1801/getting_started/3] and what type of bike to ride. Some bikes have a luggage rack on the back for cycle panniers or you can use a rucksack. You can keep a cycle lock at work to save carrying it with you.

You can plan your cycle ride to One Friargate using the online journey planner [https://map.bikecitizens.net/gb-coventry#/!/1/1/-,-/-,-] or take a look at our series of cycle maps [/cyclemaps].

If you use the train, why not cycle to the station? Cycle parking is provided at most stations. You can also take your bike on most trains. The Network West Midlands journey planner [http://journeyplanner.networkwestmidlands.com/] can help you combine cycling with bus and train travel.

Walk

Walking to work is a great way to be more active. It's good for your mental wellbeing and can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, cancer, obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Plan your journey using Google Maps [https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir//52.4022979,-1.5134735/@52.4026637,-1.5143142,17z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e2] using post code CV1 2GT.

Walking to Friargate from the city centre is easy thanks to the new station boulevard. It's great for popping to the shops at lunchtime or after work.

Discover the city centre [http://www.coventrycitycentre.co.uk/] and download the free Coventry VIP App [http://www.coventrycitycentre.co.uk/coventryvip] to enjoy discounts.

Explore the history and culture of the city by taking a stroll to the Cathedrals [http://www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/], The Herbert [http://www.theherbert.org/] Art Gallery and Museum or Coventry Transport Museum [http://www.transport-museum.com/].

The award winning War Memorial Park [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/warmemorialpark] is only a 10 minute walk away, which is perfect for a leisurely walk or there's an outdoor fitness trail [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/directory/78/outdoor-fitness-trail] and sports facilities [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/137/war_memorial_park/696/facilities_in_war_memorial_park] too.

Visitors

Friargate is conveniently located opposite Coventry railway station, which also has a bus interchange and is only a short walk from the city centre along the boulevard.

Planning your journey to Friargate is easy with online journey planners: Try Google Maps [https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir//52.4022979,-1.5134735/@52.4026637,-1.5143142,17z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e2] for walking, cycling and public transport. Find your way by bus and train with the Network West Midlands [http://journeyplanner.networkwestmidlands.com/] journey planner [http://journeyplanner.networkwestmidlands.com/] - use postcode CV1 2GT

There is time-limited on-street parking in clearly marked bays nearby. If you park in any other place you will receive a penalty charge notice. There are also public car parks within 10 minutes' walk.

The nearest Council car park is Railway Station Car Park [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/directory-record/57445/railway-station-car-park] off Eaton Road

Why not park at War Memorial Park & Ride [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/118/public_transport/1126/park_and_ride] off Kenilworth Road and hop on the bus for a 5 minute journey to Warwick Road bridge for Friargate? Parking costs £1 in addition to the fare for travel on the bus. You must request a discount parking ticket on board.

There are 3 payment stations situated in the main car park for payment before exit. The payment stations are cashless payment only. Contactless payment is accepted. To pay for your parking, scan the original ticket followed by the discount ticket.

If you are planning to arrive by bicycle please let your meeting host know so they can arrange to let you into the cycle park.

Bus

Latest updates on bus services see Network West Midlands [https://www.tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journey/ways-to-travel/buses-in-the-west-midlands/].

Why choose the bus?

Friargate has bus services from across the city and beyond from the bus interchange by the railway station, as well as bus stops on-street on Warwick Road, Greyfriars Road and New Union Street, all a short walk away.

Find your best route is easy with online journey planners: Try Google Maps [https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir//52.4022979,-1.5134735/@52.4026637,-1.5143142,17z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e2] or the Network West Midlands [http://journeyplanner.networkwestmidlands.com/] journey planner [http://journeyplanner.networkwestmidlands.com/] Use postcode CV1 2GT for Friargate.

What tickets are available?

Council staff save money on commuting by bus with an annual season ticket loan [https://coventrycc.sharepoint.com/Info/Pages/Travelcards.aspx].

Train

For the latest updates on rail services see National Rail .

Why choose the train?

Getting to Friargate is fastest by train with services from across the region and beyond.  

Plan your journey by train [http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/planjourney/search]

Find your station with the interactive  [http://journeyplanner.networkwestmidlands.com/station]map [https://journeyplanner.networkwestmidlands.com/station] and details of free parking at Transport for West Midlands managed station car parks. Free parking is also available at Bedworth and Bermuda Park Stations.

See the latest departures from Coventry Station [https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/travel-information/live-departure-arrival-boards/COV] 

How long do the fastest trains take?

From West Midlands

From the East

From the North

From the South

What tickets are available?

Council staff save money on commuting by train within the West Midlands and stations beyond with an annual season ticket loan [https://coventrycc.sharepoint.com/Info/Pages/Travelcards.aspx].

Rail only tickets are available directly from stations for travel on the day. Find out how much you could save with a weekly, monthly or yearly rail season ticket [http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/seasonticket/search]. 

Rail season tickets are available as part of the annual season ticket loan [https://coventrycc.sharepoint.com/Info/Pages/Travelcards.aspx] scheme for local stations towards Nuneaton, Birmingham International, Leamington, Rugby and stations outside the West Midlands.

If you need to catch a bus to the station ask if there's a PlusBus [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/ticket_types/plusbus.aspx] option which provides travel on buses in a zone around the station. This includes: Nuneaton, Leamington Spa, Rugby, Northampton and is available for one day or season tickets. Rail season tickets including PlusBus are available as part of the annual season ticket loan [https://coventrycc.sharepoint.com/Info/Pages/Travelcards.aspx] scheme too.

Plan your journey

Planning your journey to Friargate is easy with the Travel Assistant below.

For the latest information on local Public Transport see Transport for West Midlands [https://www.tfwm.org.uk/].

Find your way by bus and train with the Network West Midlands journey planner [http://journeyplanner.networkwestmidlands.com/] Use the postcode CV1 2GT.

Find your way by bike using the online cycle journey planner [http://map.bikecitizens.net/gb-coventry#/!/1/1/-,-/*,5] or view our cycle maps [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/cyclemaps].

Park & Ride

Park and Ride at War Memorial Park (bus)

Why not park at War Memorial Park & Ride [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/118/public_transport/1126/park_and_ride] off Kenilworth Road and hop on the bus for a 5 minute journey to Warwick Road bridge for Friargate? Parking costs £1 in addition to the fare for travel on the bus. You must request a discount parking ticket on board.

There are 3 payment stations situated in the main car park for payment before exit. The payment stations are cashless payment only. Contactless payment is accepted. To pay for your parking, scan the original ticket followed by the discount ticket.

Park and Ride at Coventry Arena Station (train)

Take the train from Coventry Arena to Coventry station. The hourly service takes 8 minutes. Annual rail season ticket loans [https://coventrycc.sharepoint.com/Info/Pages/Travelcards.aspx] are available for staff.

Rail passengers can use Ricoh Arena car parks A & B when using Coventry Arena Station. You can pay for your parking in advance online by completing the online season ticket form via  https://www.glideparking.com/ricoh-arena/ [https://www.glideparking.com/ricoh-arena/] or pay on foot on the day.

Rail parking costs £2.50 per day.

Season tickets to park are also available:

  • £8.75 per week
  • £35 per month
  • £362.50 per year

On arrival park in car park A or B and walk to the station entrance by car park B.

When you return you can exit the car park if you have pre-paid for your parking online.

If you are paying on the day you need to pay on foot at a pay machine and enter the discount code - 6459

Park & Ride at local train stations

Find your station with the interactive  [http://journeyplanner.networkwestmidlands.com/station]map [https://journeyplanner.networkwestmidlands.com/station] and details of free parking at Transport for West Midlands managed station car parks. Free parking is also available at Bedworth and Bermuda Park Stations.

Car sharing

We have implemented a car sharing platform to help staff find drivers or passengers sharing the same journey to work.

Some of the many benefits of car sharing include:

  • Halving your commuting costs – most car sharers save on average £1000 per year!
  • Reduce your emissions and help the environment
  • Help your colleagues to and from work
  • Meet new people

To register to car share as a driver or passenger, please visit the Liftshare website [https://liftshare.com/uk/community/carsharecov],

Sign up with your work email address to join the Council Scheme.

Use the postcode CV1 2GN for Friargate.

Parking

Staff car parking is not provided at Friargate, but pool cars and bikes are available to use for work journeys and travelcards for bus and train.

Park and Ride

Why not park at War Memorial Park & Ride [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/118/public_transport/1126/park_and_ride] off Kenilworth Road and hop on the bus for a 5 minute journey to Warwick Road bridge for Friargate? Parking costs £1 in addition to the fare for travel on the bus. You must request a discount parking ticket on board.

There are 3 payment stations situated in the main car park for payment before exit. The payment stations are cashless payment only. Contactless payment is accepted. To pay for your parking, scan the original ticket followed by the discount ticket.

Car parks

The nearest council car park is Coventry Railway Station [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/directory-record/57445/railway-station-car-park] (access from Eaton Road). 

On-street car parking restrictions

On-street parking is not permitted anywhere in the city centre other than clearly marked metered bays, where you must buy a ticket and display it clearly. If you park in any other place you will receive a penalty charge notice.

On-street parking is very limited around Friargate as there are residents' parking schemes [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/parking-2/residents-parking-schemes] on adjacent streets: including Stoney, Manor and Park Roads and surrounding streets across Cheylesmore, Charterhouse, Earlsdon and The Butts. Parking in a residents' parking area when it is in operation without a valid permit is not allowed and you are likely to get a parking ticket.

Motorcycle parking

Motorcycle parking [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/directory-record/49436/warwick-road-motorcycle-parking] is available 5 minutes walk away on Warwick Row.

Accessible transport

Buses

Friargate is served by accessible low floor buses,which stop at the Station Interchange nearby. Ask the driver if you need to lower the step or to use the access ramp to get on or off.  The dedicated wheelchair space is normally located on the right hand side of the bus. There are also four priority seats for disabled people, which are generally located in the first row of seating, These seats have extra legroom and space underneath for an assistance dog. 

Trains

Coventry Station offers step free access to all platforms and wheelchair spaces are provided on trains. Please speak to station staff if you require a ramp between the platform and the train.
If you are using an unstaffed station you will need to let the conductor on the train know you need a ramp.  Check if your station [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/default.aspx] is accessible.

If you need assistance to help you make your train journey you can request this, at least 24 hours in advance if possible. 

Taxis

There is a taxi rank at Coventry station and all Hackney carriage vehicles licensed in Coventry are fitted with a ramp to provide wheelchair access. Taxi information [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/25/taxi_and_minicab_licensing/744/taxi_licensing_-_passengers_and_general_public/4].   

Accessible Transport Guide

More information about Accessible Transport in the West Midlands [https://www.tfwm.org.uk/who-we-are/what-we-do/accessible-transport/].

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