There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Crewe
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus T5
8h 14m£57–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
11h 19m£41–71Drive 182.5 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Cardigancar 182.5 mi
4h 34m£46–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
8h 42m£69–117Train, bus via Bangor
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Colwyn Baytrain
- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
12h 6m£61–105
Blackpool to Cardigan by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Cardigan is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
The distance between Blackpool and Cardigan is 229 miles. The road distance is 183.6 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus via Crewe which takes 8h 14m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Blackpool to Cardigan, including transfers.
Blackpool to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Cardigan is 184 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Blackpool to Cardigan.
There are 869+ hotels available in Cardigan.
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 Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 11h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- [email protected]
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Club
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
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