What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Cardigan?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Cardigan is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Cardigan?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Cardigan is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at St Clears Chemist via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Whitland via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Cardigan?

The distance between Cambridge and Cardigan is 317 miles. The road distance is 242.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Cardigan without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs £220 - £350.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Cardigan?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Cambridge to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Cardigan bus from?

Cambridge to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Cardigan train from?

Cambridge to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Cardigan is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs £220 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £140 - £220 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Cambridge to Cardigan bus arrive?

Cambridge to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Cardigan train arrive?

Cambridge to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Cardigan is 243 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Cambridge to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 876+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Cambridge to Cardigan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain
6h 47m
£224–342
Drive 241.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to Cardigancar 241.2 mi
5h 3m
£60–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to St Clears Chemistbus 112 / ...
9h 46m
£146–212
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
8h 47m
£174–252
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
9h 59m
£136–220

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Distance: 315.6 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Cardigan via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Swansea, and Whitland in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Cardigan via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and St Clears Chemist in around 9h 46m.

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