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How to get fromCardigan to Derbyby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardigan to Derby by bus, train, or car

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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 Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    7h 7m
    £72–127

  2. Drive 178.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardigan to Derbycar car 178.6 mi
    3h 43m
    £44–63

  3. Bus, train via Birmingham

    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 train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    8h 17m
    £51–102

  4. Bus, train via Cardiff

    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus bus 460
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain train
    7h 19m

Cardigan to Derby by bus and train

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardigan to Derby. However, you can take the bus to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, walk to Aberystwyth, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Derby. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ship Inn to Derby via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 17m.

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