There are 4 ways to get from Chichester to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Fareham to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
9h 8mDrive 230.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chichester to Cardigancar 230.8 mi
4h 48m£57–83Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
12h 3mTrain
- Take the train from Fareham to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain Bristol Temple Meads - Fishguard Harbour
9h 37m£96–173
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chichester to Cardigan is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chichester to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Chichester to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Cathedral and arriving at Finch Square A via The Hard Interchange, Sophia Gardens and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Chichester and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Fareham and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Chichester and Cardigan is 261 miles. The road distance is 232.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chichester to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Chichester to Cardigan, including transfers.
Chichester to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Chichester to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Fareham station.
The best way to get from Chichester to Cardigan is to bus which takes 12h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £180 and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Chichester, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a bus from Cathedral to Finch Square A via The Hard Interchange, Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chichester to Ship Inn via Fareham, Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Fareham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Fareham to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Morris Travel
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Morris Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Chichester to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Chichester to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chichester to Cardigan is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Chichester to Cardigan.
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