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

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There are 5 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 Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus 460
    8h 32m

  2. Drive 293.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ipswich to Cardigancar car 293.7 mi
    5h 59m
    £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 T5 - 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 54m

  4. 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 43m
    £157–251

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus A8 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    13h 9m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 329 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Finch Square A via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 13h 9m.

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