There are 6 ways to get from Chelmsford to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Swansea
best- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
7h 40mDrive 275.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chelmsford to Cardigancar 275.7 mi
5h 14m£68–97Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
11h 32mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
- Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
7h 56mTrain
- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
8h 54m£135–259Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
11h 13m£142–226
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Cardigan is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Cardigan is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Finch Square A via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Stratford, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Cardigan is 292 miles. The road distance is 277.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus via Swansea which takes 7h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Chelmsford to Cardigan, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Cardigan train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Cardigan is to bus which takes 11h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £260 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Finch Square A via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 11h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chelmsford to Ship Inn via Stratford, London Paddington, Swansea, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 8h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- Website
- morristravel.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.morristravel.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.morristravel.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.morristravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- [email protected]
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Chelmsford to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Chelmsford to Cardigan train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Cardigan is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Chelmsford to Cardigan.
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