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The Ricoh Arena,
Phoenix Way,
Foleshill,
Coventry CV6 6GE
Coventry Arena train station next to the Ricoh Arena is now open. Please note, there will be a limited service in operation in the first stage of this two-stage project.
The nearest railway station for the Ricoh Arena is Coventry railway, which is in the City centre, approximately 6 miles away. Regular services operate directly from London Euston (1 hour), Birmingham New Street (30 minutes) and Manchester Piccadilly (2 hours).
At the station: take a Black taxi cab usually available immediately outside the Coventry station, the taxi drop off point is outside the main Atrium entrance at the Ricoh Arena. At the Ricoh Arena: Use the direct line red phone on the wall in the foyer to call a taxi.
The nearest Airport to the Ricoh Arena is Birmingham International Airport (BHX). There are more than 25 international airlines providing scheduled flights from the UK, Europe and North America.
The airport is approx 20 minutes away by car from the Ricoh Arena. Birmingham International Railway Station serves the airport and is connected directly to the terminal buildings via a free ‘Air-Rail Link’ monorail system. The train journey from the airport to Coventry station takes approx 15 minutes with trains running every 10 minutes.
The below gives an example of how Google maps indicates flight routes and nearest aiports.
Google maps is useful for planning your journey. If you simply type “Ricoh Arena into Google, click on “Directions” and on the following page, type your address in blank field.
Sat Nav Postcode CV6 6GE
Have a look at the car park and approaches on Google:
From the South
Take M40 northbound. Leave M40 at junction 15, then at roundabout take 4th exit onto Warwick Bypass – A46 (signposted Coventry). Continue forward to join A444. Take left hand lane (signposted City Centre) onto London Road – A4114. Continue forward on London Road – until Ring Road. Stay in right-hand lane and take 2nd exit onto Ring Road. Leave Ring Road at junction 3 – at roundabout take 2nd exit onto Sky Blue Way. Proceed forward over traffic lights. At next roundabout, take 1st exit onto A444, signposted Nuneaton. Continue forward on A444, straight on at roundabouts until you see the Ricoh Arena. At the last roundabout adjacent to the Ricoh Arena on right-hand side, take 3rd exit onto Rowleys Green Lane. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane. Arrive at Ricoh Arena.
From the South-East
Take the M1 northbound. Taking left hand lane, join M6 motorway (signposted M6 The North West, Coventry North, Birmingham). Leave M6 at junction 3, then at roundabout take 2nd exit onto Phoenix Way – A444 (signposted Coventry). At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rowleys Green Lane. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane. Arrive at Ricoh Arena.
From the North
Take M1 southbound. Leave M1 at junction 21, then at roundabout take 3rd exit onto M69 (signposted Coventry, Birmingham). Leave M69 branching left (signposted Birmingham M6, Coventry North and Central A4600). Keep in right-hand lane then continue forward (signposted Birmingham) joining M6 at junction 2. Leave M6 at junction 3, then take 2nd exit onto Phoenix Way – A444 (signposted Coventry). At the next roundabout, take 1st exit onto Rowleys Green Lane. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane. Arrive at Ricoh Arena.
From the North-West
Take M6 southbound. Leave M6 at junction 3 (signposted Coventry North) then at roundabout take 4th exit onto Phoenix Way – A444 (signposted Coventry). At next roundabout, take 1st exit onto Rowleys Green Lane. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane.
Arrive at Ricoh Arena.
From the East
Take A14 westbound. Continue forward, then join M6 motorway (signposted M6, The North West, Birmingham, Coventry). Leave M6 at junction 3 (signposted Coventry North) then at roundabout take 4th exit onto Phoenix Way – A444 (signposted Coventry). At next roundabout, take 1st exit onto Rowleys Green Lane. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane. Arrive at Ricoh Arena.
Approximate drive times:
from Birmingham City Centre: 30 minutes
from Manchester City Centre: 2 hours
from Bristol City Centre: 2 hours
from Leeds City Centre: 2 hours
from London (M25): 2 hours
Approaching the Arena building from Judds Lane, turn left after the security hut. Pass through the security barrier taking a parking ticket and park in car park A.
Charges:
Parking in car park A/B hours of 07:00-19.00 below tariff
| 0-30 mins | Free |
| 30 mins-1 hour | £2 |
| 1-2 hours | £4 |
| 2-4 hours | £6 |
| 4-6 hours | £8 |
| 6-12 hours | £10 |
| 24 hours | £15 |
| Saturday/Sunday | £3 |
For traffic updates and route planners visit RAC or AA websites.
Quick links: |
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| Venue address | Travelling by rail | Travelling by car |
| Travelling by air | Car parking and charges |
The Ricoh Arena,
Phoenix Way,
Foleshill,
Coventry CV6 6GE
Coventry Arena train station next to the Ricoh Arena is now open. Please note, there will be a limited service in operation in the first stage of this two-stage project.
The nearest railway station for the Ricoh Arena is Coventry railway, which is in the City centre, approximately 6 miles away. Regular services operate directly from London Euston (1 hour), Birmingham New Street (30 minutes) and Manchester Piccadilly (2 hours).
At the station: take a Black taxi cab usually available immediately outside the Coventry station, the taxi drop off point is outside the main Atrium entrance at the Ricoh Arena. At the Ricoh Arena: Use the direct line red phone on the wall in the foyer to call a taxi.
The nearest Airport to the Ricoh Arena is Birmingham International Airport (BHX). There are more than 25 international airlines providing scheduled flights from the UK, Europe and North America.
The airport is approx 20 minutes away by car from the Ricoh Arena. Birmingham International Railway Station serves the airport and is connected directly to the terminal buildings via a free ‘Air-Rail Link’ monorail system. The train journey from the airport to Coventry station takes approx 15 minutes with trains running every 10 minutes.
The below gives an example of how Google maps indicates flight routes and nearest aiports.
Google maps is useful for planning your journey. If you simply type “Ricoh Arena into Google, click on “Directions” and on the following page, type your address in blank field.
Sat Nav Postcode CV6 6GE
Have a look at the car park and approaches on Google:
From the South
Take M40 northbound. Leave M40 at junction 15, then at roundabout take 4th exit onto Warwick Bypass – A46 (signposted Coventry). Continue forward to join A444. Take left hand lane (signposted City Centre) onto London Road – A4114. Continue forward on London Road – until Ring Road. Stay in right-hand lane and take 2nd exit onto Ring Road. Leave Ring Road at junction 3 – at roundabout take 2nd exit onto Sky Blue Way. Proceed forward over traffic lights. At next roundabout, take 1st exit onto A444, signposted Nuneaton. Continue forward on A444, straight on at roundabouts until you see the Ricoh Arena. At the last roundabout adjacent to the Ricoh Arena on right-hand side, take 3rd exit onto Rowleys Green Lane. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane. Arrive at Ricoh Arena.
From the South-East
Take the M1 northbound. Taking left hand lane, join M6 motorway (signposted M6 The North West, Coventry North, Birmingham). Leave M6 at junction 3, then at roundabout take 2nd exit onto Phoenix Way – A444 (signposted Coventry). At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rowleys Green Lane. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane. Arrive at Ricoh Arena.
From the North
Take M1 southbound. Leave M1 at junction 21, then at roundabout take 3rd exit onto M69 (signposted Coventry, Birmingham). Leave M69 branching left (signposted Birmingham M6, Coventry North and Central A4600). Keep in right-hand lane then continue forward (signposted Birmingham) joining M6 at junction 2. Leave M6 at junction 3, then take 2nd exit onto Phoenix Way – A444 (signposted Coventry). At the next roundabout, take 1st exit onto Rowleys Green Lane. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane. Arrive at Ricoh Arena.
From the North-West
Take M6 southbound. Leave M6 at junction 3 (signposted Coventry North) then at roundabout take 4th exit onto Phoenix Way – A444 (signposted Coventry). At next roundabout, take 1st exit onto Rowleys Green Lane. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane.
Arrive at Ricoh Arena.
From the East
Take A14 westbound. Continue forward, then join M6 motorway (signposted M6, The North West, Birmingham, Coventry). Leave M6 at junction 3 (signposted Coventry North) then at roundabout take 4th exit onto Phoenix Way – A444 (signposted Coventry). At next roundabout, take 1st exit onto Rowleys Green Lane. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Judds Lane. Arrive at Ricoh Arena.
Approximate drive times:
from Birmingham City Centre: 30 minutes
from Manchester City Centre: 2 hours
from Bristol City Centre: 2 hours
from Leeds City Centre: 2 hours
from London (M25): 2 hours
Approaching the Arena building from Judds Lane, turn left after the security hut. Pass through the security barrier taking a parking ticket and park in car park A.
Charges:
Parking in car park A/B hours of 07:00-19.00 below tariff
| 0-30 mins | Free |
| 30 mins-1 hour | £2 |
| 1-2 hours | £4 |
| 2-4 hours | £6 |
| 4-6 hours | £8 |
| 6-12 hours | £10 |
| 24 hours | £15 |
| Saturday/Sunday | £3 |
For traffic updates and route planners visit RAC or AA websites.
