Away Days - Travel Guide | Coventry City vs. Cardiff City
The Bluebirds travel to the Coventry Building Society Arena to take on Coventry City on Saturday, November 30th, 3pm KO.
TICKET NEWS
Tickets for this fixture will be available from the Cardiff City Ticket Office until 1pm on Friday, November 29th.
There will be no sales on matchday and supporters are advised not to travel without tickets.
Tickets not collected before 1pm on Friday, November 29th will be taken to Coventry City for collection.
Reprints and ticket collections will be made available from the away turnstiles (turnstiles 1-5) at the CBS Arena.
TRAVEL TIPS
The car journey from Cardiff City Stadium to the home of Coventry City will take approximately two-and-a-half hours, via the M50, M5, M42 and M6 toll.
There are several options for parking, which open three hours before kick-off and can be booked here, costing £10 per vehicle.
Supporters travelling by train from Cardiff Central should take a CrossCountry service and change at Birmingham New Street to reach Coventry. The journey time is two-and-a-half-hours.
AWAY END
With a capacity of 32,609, the Coventry Building Society Arena is the eighth-largest ground in the Sky Bet Championship this season.
Away supporters will be located in the South Stand.
Turnstiles open from 2 hours before kick-off. The ground operate ticket barcode scanners on entry, so please make sure you have your ticket ready and it is in good condition.
Our Supporter Liaison Officer, Paul Corkrey, will be in attendance at the stadium on matchday. If you require any assistance, please contact him on 07484 070422. Alternatively, follow @CardiffCitySLO on Twitter for further supporter updates.
PIES AND PINTS
Food and Drink (soft drinks and alcohol) is available within the South Stand concourse from 90 minutes before kick-off.
All kiosks are cashless, with only card payment available.
Supporters are advised to use the following pubs:
- The Flying Standard, 10 Trinity St, Coventry, CV1 1FL
- Earl of Mercia, 18 High St, Coventry, CV1 5RE
- Longford Engine, 270 Bedworth Rd, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6BP
TOURIST TIME
If you're making the most of your trip to Coventry and spending some extra time in the West Midlands, why not check out some of these top tourist attractions?
Coombe Abbey Country Park (pictured) - 500-acre park offering walking and wildlife in woods and by lakes, a restaurant and craft studios.
Coventry Transport Museum – State-of-the-art museum covering public transportation, the auto industry, cycling and eco concerns.
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum - Eclectic, hands-on local history and culture displays from collections, plus temporary art shows.