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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Cardiganby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
    6h 12m
    £207–330

  2. Drive  224.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cardigancar car 224.4 mi
    4h 2m
    £56–81

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    8h 36m

  4. Bus, train via Reading

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    7h 37m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    8h 54m

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  • Distance: 273.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Cardigan, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cardigan via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Paddington, Swansea, and Whitland in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Finch Square A via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 8h 54m.

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