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How to get fromCardigan to Carlisleby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardigan to Carlisle by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T5
    2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    8h 44m
    £76–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T5
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    13h 27m
    £63–162

  3. Drive 262.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardigan to Carlislecar car 262.3 mi
    5h 20m
    £64–93

  4. Bus, train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    5. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    9h 36m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Crewetrain train Fishguard Harbour - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    9h 48m
    £131–269

  6. Bus, train, Steam train

    1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T5
    2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Carlisletrain train
    12h 1m

  7. Bus, train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    9h 21m

Cardigan to Carlisle by bus and train

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Ship Inn to Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Finch Square C to Carlisle via Fishguard & Goodwick Station, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Crewe in around 9h 48m.

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