There are 5 ways to get from Cardigan to Macclesfield by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Macclesfieldtrain
6h 58m£62–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Bus Station to bus stationbus 64
9h 2m£27–44Bus, train, line 38 bus
- Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Railway Stationbus 38
7h 49m£46–73Drive 160.1 mi
- Drive from Cardigan to Macclesfieldcar 160.1 mi
3h 45m£40–58Bus, train via Bristol
- Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus 460
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Macclesfieldtrain
8h 1m
Cardigan to Macclesfield by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cardigan to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Macclesfield station. However, there are services departing from Ship Inn and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent rail station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Bus Station and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Cardigan and Macclesfield is 210 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.
The best way to get from Cardigan to Macclesfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 58m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Cardigan to Macclesfield, including transfers.
Cardigan to Macclesfield bus services, operated by Richards Bros, depart from Ship Inn station.
Cardigan to Macclesfield bus services, operated by Richards Bros, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardigan to Macclesfield is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Cardigan to Macclesfield.
There are 1382+ hotels available in Macclesfield.
What companies run services between Cardigan, Wales and Macclesfield, England?
You can take a bus from Ship Inn to Macclesfield via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Bus Station, bus station, Stoke-on-Trent rail station, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 9h 2m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- [email protected]
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
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