There are 5 ways to get from Blackburn to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train via Aberystwyth
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
8h 4m£123–190Drive 179.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Blackburn to Cardigancar 179.7 mi
4h 1m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
11h 34m£110–157Train
- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Whitlandtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
8h 14m£187–284Train #2
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbourtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
8h 34m£189–287
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Cardigan is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Synod Inn via Bus station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Park Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Aberystwyth via Preston, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Blackburn and Cardigan is 216 miles. The road distance is 180.8 miles.
The best way to get from Blackburn to Cardigan without a car is to train via Aberystwyth which takes 8h 4m and costs £120 - £190.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Blackburn to Cardigan, including transfers.
Blackburn to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackburn to Cardigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackburn to Cardigan is to train via Aberystwyth which takes 8h 4m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £110 - £160 and takes 11h 34m.
What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Blackburn to Cardigan via Preston, Crewe, Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cardigan via Bus station, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 11h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £95–160
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Blackburn to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Blackburn to Cardigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Cardigan is 181 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Blackburn to Cardigan.
There are 875+ hotels available in Cardigan.