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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, bus

    best
    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 Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    9h 16m
    £81–146

  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 23m
    £49–117

  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 Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    12h 17m

  4. Drive 209.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ilkley to Cardigancar car 209.4 mi
    4h 37m
    £51–74

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
    10h 42m
    £133–242

Ilkley to Cardigan by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Ship Inn via Leeds, Manchester Piccadilly, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 10h 42m. 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 23m.

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