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How to get fromCarlisle to Cardiganby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus T5
    8h 55m
    £67–145

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    12h 54m
    £58–97

  3. Drive  262.8 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Cardigancar car 262.8 mi
    5h 20m
    £65–94

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
    9h 58m
    £111–218

  5. Steam train, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 1
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    12h 59m

Carlisle to Cardigan by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 12h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Ship Inn via Crewe, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 58m.

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