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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    7h 39m
    £64–116

  2. Drive 163 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bolton to Cardigancar car 163 mi
    3h 51m
    £40–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    11h 18m
    £46–110

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
    9h 5m
    £116–212

  5. Train, bus via Bangor

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    11h 37m

Bolton to Cardigan by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Finch Square C via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 11h 18m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard & Goodwick twice daily. Tickets cost £110–200 and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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