Public Transport

Travelling to the Wave via Public Transport?

With buses on our doorstep and Coventry Rail station just a 10 minute walk, we’re easily to get to whichever you choose to travel by!

Plan your journey below:

For those travelling from within the West Midlands: We recommend a Family daytripper ticket (2 adults and 4 children) that gives you unlimited regional bus* and tram travel, plus train travel within the specified West Midlands rail zones.

For more information:

Find out more via Swift Card

*Valid on bus services, run by operators in the Centrocard Ticket Scheme within the West Midlands area.

Travelling by Bus

Bus Stop – Quadrant
(Stop BY1)

Located near the entrance of The Wave.

Available buses are: 17, 17A, 21S, 21 and 21A
(NX Buses)

Bus Stop – Quadrant
(Stop BY2)

Located right on the doorstep of The Wave.

Available buses are: 24A, X30, X18A, 11, 12X
(NX Buses)

Bus Stop – Quadrant
(Stop BY3)

Located near the entrance of The Wave.

Available buses are: 25, 25A and X18
(Stage Coach Buses)

Bus Stop – Quadrant
(Stop BY4)

Located opposite side of the road from The Wave.

Available buses are: 12x, X17, X18 and X18A
( NXBuses – Platinum and Stage Coaches Buses)

Bus Stop – Quadrant
(Stop BY5)

Located opposite side of the road from The Wave.
These buses head towards Walsgrave, Wood End, Tile Hill, Rugby.

Available buses are:
17, 17A, 19, 21, 21A, 21S, 24, 24A, 24X, 25, 25A
(NX Buses and Stage Coach Buses)

For up to date timetables and prices, please visit the company websites below:

National Express Buses
Johnson Buses
Diamond Buses
Stage Coaches

Great Summer Savings with National Express

From 1 to 31 August 2026, children and young people aged 5 to 15 can travel free on participating bus services across the West Midlands.

For more information, please visit: https://www.tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journey/ways-to-travel/buses-in-the-west-midlands/free-bus-travel-for-5-to-15-year-olds-this-august/

Traveling by National Express Buses?

Get 25% off a Day Saver when traveling to and from our venue! Redeem this offer by visiting www.nxbus.co.uk/discoveroffer and, when prompted, use the code NXWLV25 !

Travelling by Train

Address: Coventry Rail Station, Station Square, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2GT

Located only 8 minutes away, Coventry Rail Station can be walked from or pop on a quick bus to our entrance.

National Rail Timetable

Walking from Coventry Rail Station

  1. Upon exiting from the station (north with visitor information centre), keep walking forward, past Friargate building and reach the crossing.
  2. Cross road and continue forward alongside B4544 road.
  3. Continue following path roundabout until you reach New Union St crossing.
  4. Cross road and turn right, following the pathway towards The Wave.
Google Maps

Traveling by Car?

Visit our page below detailing where Salt Lane Car Park is and how to get discount off your parking!

Parking Information

Updated: 15/04/22