What is the cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Cardigan?

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Cardigan is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gloucester to Cardigan?

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Finch Square A via Kingsway K14 and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Whitland via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Cardigan?

The distance between Gloucester and Cardigan is 170 miles. The road distance is 129.4 miles.

How do I travel from Gloucester to Cardigan without a car?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £150 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Gloucester to Cardigan?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Gloucester to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Cardigan bus from?

Gloucester to Cardigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gloucester station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Cardigan train from?

Gloucester to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.

Train or bus from Gloucester to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Cardigan is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Gloucester to Cardigan bus arrive?

Gloucester to Cardigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newport Train Station.

Where does the Gloucester to Cardigan train arrive?

Gloucester to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Gloucester to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Cardigan is 129 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Gloucester to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 882+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Gloucester to Cardigan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
4h 27m
£157–236
Drive 128.6 mi
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1. Drive from Gloucester to Cardigancar 128.6 mi
3h 6m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester to Newport Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Rose and Crownbus 112
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
8h 36m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
5h 46m

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Distance: 169 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Cardigan via Cardiff Central and Whitland in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester to Finch Square A via Newport Train Station, Kingsway K14, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 8h 36m.

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