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

The cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Portsmouth is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardigan to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardigan and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from The Black Lion and arriving at The Hard Interchange via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cardigan and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Cardigan to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Clunderwen and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Cardigan to Portsmouth?

The distance between Cardigan and Portsmouth is 256 miles. The road distance is 222.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardigan to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £170 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Cardigan to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardigan to Portsmouth bus from?

Cardigan to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Black Lion station.

Where do I catch the Cardigan to Portsmouth train from?

Cardigan to Portsmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Clunderwen station.

Train or bus from Cardigan to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Cardigan to Portsmouth is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £170 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £140 - £190 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Cardigan to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Cardigan to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Cardigan to Portsmouth train arrive?

Cardigan to Portsmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Cardigan to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardigan to Portsmouth is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Cardigan to Portsmouth.

Where can I stay near Portsmouth?

There are 2910+ hotels available in Portsmouth.

Cardigan to Portsmouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clunderwen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour
6h 53m
£174–270
Drive 221 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardigan to Portsmouthcar 221 mi
4h 39m
£56–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to The Hard Interchangebus Cp1
8h 25m
£144–190
Train via Carmarthen
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour
7h 40m
£149–250

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Distance: 254.7 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cardigan to Portsmouth & Southsea via Clunderwen and Cardiff Central in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardigan to The Hard Interchange via The Black Lion and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 25m.

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