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

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

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  1. Train via Shrewsbury

    best
    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    8h 4m
    £135–200

  2. Drive  197.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bradford to Cardigancar car 197.5 mi
    4h 17m
    £50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    10h 41m
    £111–159

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbourtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
    8h 38m
    £194–297

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain train
    8h 43m
    £233–340

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  • Distance: 223.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Cardigan via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Street N2 to Cardigan via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 10h 41m.

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