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 6h 5m.

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 6h 5m 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, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

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 Fishguard & Goodwick via Stratford, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

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

The distance between Colchester (Station) and Cardigan is 314 miles. The road distance is 289.5 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 and bus via Swansea which takes 7h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m 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 bus which takes 12h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £260 and takes 9h 3m.

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 290 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Colchester (Station) to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 882+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Colchester (Station) to Cardigan - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Colchester (Station) to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Swansea
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 Carmarthentrain
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
7h 49m
Drive 287.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester (Station) to Cardigancar 287.8 mi
6h 5m
£71–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
4. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
5. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
12h 21m
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 5m
Train
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 Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
9h 3m
£139–255
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
12h 36m
£135–214

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Distance: 312.5 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Finch Square A via Marks Tey, Railway Station, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 12h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Ship Inn via Stratford, London Paddington, Swansea, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 3m.

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