There are 5 ways to get from Glossop to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train via Shrewsbury
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 30m£125–181Drive 175.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glossop to Cardigancar 175.2 mi
3h 50m£44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
11h 11m£114–160Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbourtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
8h 5m£184–278Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Clunderwentrain Cardiff Central - Milford Haven / ...
8h 19m£174–268
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glossop to Cardigan is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Glossop to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Glossop to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Henry Street and arriving at Synod Inn via Redmoor Mill, Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Park Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Glossop to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Glossop and arriving at Aberystwyth via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Glossop and Cardigan is 196 miles. The road distance is 176.3 miles.
The best way to get from Glossop to Cardigan without a car is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 7h 30m and costs £120 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Glossop to Cardigan, including transfers.
Glossop to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Glossop to Cardigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Glossop to Cardigan is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 7h 30m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £110 - £160 and takes 11h 11m.
What companies run services between Glossop, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Glossop to Cardigan via Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Henry Street to Cardigan via Redmoor Mill, Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 11h 11m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £95–160
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Clunderwen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Glossop to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Glossop to Cardigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glossop to Cardigan is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Glossop to Cardigan.
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