What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester (Station) to Cardigan?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester (Station) to Cardigan is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester (Station) to Cardigan?

The fastest way to get from Colchester (Station) to Cardigan is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester (Station) and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester (Station) station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Finch Square A via Coach Station, London Victoria and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester (Station) and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester (Station) to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Whitland via Stratford, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Colchester (Station) to Cardigan?

The distance between Colchester (Station) and Cardigan is 315 miles. The road distance is 300.8 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester (Station) to Cardigan without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester (Station) to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £190 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Colchester (Station) to Cardigan?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Colchester (Station) to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester (Station) to Cardigan bus from?

Colchester (Station) to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Colchester (Station) to Cardigan train from?

Colchester (Station) to Cardigan train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester (Station) to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Colchester (Station) to Cardigan is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £190 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 19m.

Where does the Colchester (Station) to Cardigan bus arrive?

Colchester (Station) to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester (Station) to Cardigan train arrive?

Colchester (Station) to Cardigan train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester (Station) to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester (Station) to Cardigan is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Colchester (Station) to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 901+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Colchester (Station) to Cardigan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester (Station) to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain
6h 52m
£192–338
Drive 299 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester (Station) to Cardigancar 299 mi
5h 38m
£73–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crownbus 508
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
13h 19m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
8h 27m
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
13h 7m
£144–229

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Distance: 313.3 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Colchester (Station), England and Cardigan, Wales?

You can take a train from Colchester to Cardigan via Stratford, London Paddington, Swansea, and Whitland in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Finch Square A via Marks Tey, Railway Station, Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 13h 19m.

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