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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus T5
    6h 54m
    £46–75

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    9h 9m
    £17–25

  3. Train, bus via Bangor

    1. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    2. Take the bus from Bangor station to Alban Square 3bus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Alban Square 3 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    8h 20m

  4. Drive  125.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Cardigancar car 125.1 mi
    2h 59m
    £31–45

Chester to Cardigan by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Grosvenor Street to Finch Square C via Wrexham Bus Station 5, Eldon Square 1, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 9h 9m.

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