Transport

Getting around in Coventry

Mobility as a international medical student can be challenging. Thankfully most placements can be reached with public transport

Common Sites:

1. Main hospitals (most of your time spent here)

1. • University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (Coventry)

   • George Eliot Hospital (Nuneaton)

   • South Warwickshire Foundation Trust (Warwick)
2. Random allocations for GP & Psychiatric in Phase 2 and Phase 3

Arriving to UK

Airports

1. Birmingham Airport (BHX) - Closest and most convenient
2. London Heathrow (LHR) - Bigger airport with more international flights

Travel from Airport to Coventry

BHX Coventry

By Rail

1. After landing, make your way to the free Air-Rail Link, a monorail that connects the airport terminal to Birmingham International train station in about 2 minutes.
2. You can purchase a ticket at the station from a machine. Prices start from around £3.30 or book an open ticket in advance for convenience (Trainline or Uber train).
   • Common stops are: Canley, Tile hill or Coventry (Main station)
3. Train takes you to Coventry in about 15 - 20 minutes
4. At Coventry, buses or taxis are available to take you to where you need to go

LHR Coventry

By Bus

1. Depending on the terminal you are landing in, you can book a bus in advance that brings you directly to Coventry Pool Meadow bus station.
   • 💡 Tip: All trains between terminal to terminal are free, Heathrow express, Elizabeth line, Piccadilly line. Use can use an Oyster card, contactless payment, or free inter-terminal transfer ticket at the station machine
2. Book ticket in advance from the National Express Couch service
3. The bus will take you directly to Coventry if your final destinations is Coventry Pool Meadow bus station
4. At Coventry, buses or taxis are available to take you to where you need to go

Make sure you get the student price for bus passes

Must submit proof of study for student pass and carry student ID when travelling

Monthly Direct Debit

• Unlimited bus travel on National Express and other nBus operators within the nBus zone.
• Monthly Direct Debit
• 🚨Minimum 9-month commitment🚨
• Only available online and issued on a

  Swift card.

• More about Swift card

4 Week

• Unlimited travel on all National Express buses and any other bus operator that is part of the nBus schemeLink opens in a new window, within the nBus zone.
• Travel for 28 days from your chosen date.
• similar options for 1 week or daily passes available

Termly

• Unlimited travel on all National Express buses and any other bus operator that is part of the nBus schemeLink opens in a new window, within the nBus zone.
• Term time is fixed (Ie. 11/04/2025 - 25/07/2025) and date ranges are released on the Nxbus website.
• Dates not flexible and are only valid during term time

Bus zone

Always check if placement is within the Bus zone and if you need the outer bus zone tickets before committing to the bus pass.

Depending on where you decide to stay, you might have to take multiple buses to reach the hospital. Always check Google Maps or Citymapper for the best route to your destination!