What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Cardigan?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Cardigan is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Cardigan?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Finch Square A via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Whitland via Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Cardigan?

The distance between Basingstoke and Cardigan is 239 miles. The road distance is 201.3 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Cardigan without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £180 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Cardigan?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Basingstoke to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Cardigan bus from?

Basingstoke to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Cardigan train from?

Basingstoke to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cardigan is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £180 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Cardigan bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Cardigan train arrive?

Basingstoke to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Cardigan is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Basingstoke to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 882+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Basingstoke to Cardigan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
5h 35m
£189–304
Drive 200.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Cardigancar 200.1 mi
3h 48m
£50–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crownbus 508
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
9h 25m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
8h 31m
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
8h 57m
£110–177

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Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Cardigan.

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Distance: 237.2 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Cardigan, Wales?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Cardigan via Reading, Swansea, and Whitland in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to Finch Square A via Reading, Station Road, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 9h 25m.

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