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How to get fromBlackpool to Cardiganby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus T5
    8h 40m
    £57–108

  2. Drive  182.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Cardigancar car 182.5 mi
    4h 34m
    £45–65

  3. Train, bus via Bangor

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Colwyn Baytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 1
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    11h 29m
    £60–104

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    9h 8m
    £69–117

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
    9h 42m
    £101–181

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    12h 1m
    £47–80

Blackpool to Cardigan by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Ship Inn via Preston, Crewe, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Finch Square C via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 12h 1m.

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