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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 via Crewe

    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 Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    8h 18m
    £63–127

  2. Drive 182.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Cardigancar car 182.5 mi
    4h 33m
    £45–64

  3. 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 120 / ...
    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
    11h 11m
    £56–136

  4. Train, bus

    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
    8h 40m
    £79–142

  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 45m
    £117–216

  6. 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 Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    12h 2m

Blackpool to Cardigan by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

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 11h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackpool North to Ship Inn via Preston, Crewe, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 45m.

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