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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Cardiff

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus 460
    7h 5m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    8h 16m
    £40–65

  3. Drive  179.3 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Cardigancar car 179.3 mi
    3h 44m
    £45–65

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    7h 17m
    £63–105

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  • Distance: 260.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Cardigan. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Carmarthen, walk to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9, then take the bus to Cardigan Rugby Club. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Finch Square C via Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 8h 16m.

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