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

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There are 6 ways to get from Burnley 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 54m
    £59–112

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    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 16m
    £42–70

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    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 24m
    £57–94

  4. Drive  184.3 mi

    1. Drive from Burnley to Cardigancar car 184.3 mi
    4h 9m
    £46–66

  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 56m
    £103–185

  6. Bus, train via Bangor

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Printworksbus bus X43
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train 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 35m
    £50–80

Burnley to Cardigan by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Ship Inn via Preston, Crewe, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Finch Square C via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 12h 16m.

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