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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain train
    8h 53m
    £235–345

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    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
    12h 46m
    £43–74

  3. Train, bus via Bangor

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 1
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    11h 43m
    £65–112

  4. Drive  209.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ilkley to Cardigancar car 209.4 mi
    4h 38m
    £52–75

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus T5
    9h 40m
    £70–119

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  • Distance: 360.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Cardigan via Leeds, Bristol Parkway, Swansea, and Whitland in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Finch Square C via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 12h 46m.

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