What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Cardigan?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Cardigan is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Cardigan?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Cardigan is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at St Clears Chemist via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Whitland via Stratford, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Cardigan?

The distance between Ipswich and Cardigan is 332 miles. The road distance is 295.4 miles.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Cardigan without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £230 - £360.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Cardigan?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Ipswich to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Cardigan bus from?

Ipswich to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Cardigan train from?

Ipswich to Cardigan train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Cardigan is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £230 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £140 - £220 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Ipswich to Cardigan bus arrive?

Ipswich to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Cardigan train arrive?

Ipswich to Cardigan train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Cardigan is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Ipswich to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 873+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Ipswich to Cardigan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain
7h 8m
£232–356
Drive 293.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ipswich to Cardigancar 293.7 mi
5h 51m
£73–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
4. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to St Clears Chemistbus 112 / ...
11h 1m
£149–218
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane NWI - CWL
3. Take the train from Bridgend to Whitlandtrain
10h 9m
£277–704
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
10h 54m
£200–294

Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) flights

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Distance: 330.2 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Cardigan via Stratford, London Paddington, Swansea, and Whitland in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Cardigan via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and St Clears Chemist in around 11h 1m.

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