There are 5 ways to get from Chorley to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
7h 58m£69–124Drive 168.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chorley to Cardigancar 168.5 mi
3h 53m£42–60Train, bus via Bangor
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
11h 57mTrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
9h 24m£121–220Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
12h 17m£49–113
Chorley to Cardigan by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chorley to Cardigan is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chorley to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chorley to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Goring Street and arriving at Finch Square C via Bolton Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Chorley and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Chorley and Cardigan is 214 miles. The road distance is 169.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chorley to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 58m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Chorley to Cardigan, including transfers.
Chorley to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Chorley to Cardigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Chorley to Cardigan is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 12h 17m.
What companies run services between Chorley, Lancashire, England and Cardigan, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard & Goodwick twice daily. Tickets cost £110–200 and the journey takes 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Goring Street to Finch Square C via Bolton Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 12h 17m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £110–200
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- 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/
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/
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/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Chorley to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Chorley to Cardigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Fishguard & Goodwick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chorley to Cardigan is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Chorley to Cardigan.
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