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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ipswich to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    8h 8m

  2. Drive 293.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ipswich to Cardigancar car 293.7 mi
    5h 51m
    £72–104

  3. Train, bus via Newport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    11h 26m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train
    9h 7m
    £144–272

  5. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    11h 16m
    £146–250

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    12h 21m

Ipswich to Cardigan by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Ship Inn via Stratford, London Paddington, Cardiff Central, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Finch Square A via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 12h 21m.

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