There are 6 ways to get from Hitchin to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Hitchin to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
7h 37mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
10h 41m£45–109Drive 224.3 mi
- Drive from Hitchin to Cardigancar 224.3 mi
5h 14m£55–79Train
- Take the train from Hitchin to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
8h 51m£136–263Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
9h 19m£79–155Train, bus via Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
10h 15m£80–135
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hitchin to Cardigan is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Hitchin to Cardigan is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Hitchin to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Moormead Close and arriving at Finch Square C via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway, Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Hitchin and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Hitchin and Cardigan is 295 miles. The road distance is 225.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hitchin to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Hitchin to Cardigan, including transfers.
Hitchin to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Hitchin to Cardigan train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
The best way to get from Hitchin to Cardigan is to bus which takes 10h 41m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £270 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Hitchin, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a bus from Moormead Close to Finch Square C via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 10h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hitchin to Ship Inn via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Swansea, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 8h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Hitchin to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Hitchin to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Wolverhampton to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- Website
- morristravel.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.morristravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- [email protected]
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Hitchin to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Hitchin to Cardigan train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hitchin to Cardigan is 226 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Hitchin to Cardigan.
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