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

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There are 6 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 42m
    £65–145

  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 12m
    £55–97

  3. Drive  262.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardigan to Carlislecar car 262.3 mi
    5h 20m
    £65–94

  4. Bus, train, fly

    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 49m

  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
    £111–219

  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

Cardigan to Carlisle by bus and train

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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 12m. 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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