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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Whitlandtrain train
    8h 38m
    £215–301

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 151
    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
    11h 4m
    £38–67

  3. Drive  231 mi

    1. Drive from Lincoln to Cardigancar car 231 mi
    4h 44m
    £57–82

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Derby 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 Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus T5
    9h 24m
    £85–136

  5. Train, bus via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 64
    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
    11h 32m
    £76–113

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  • Distance: 311.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Cardigan via Nottingham, Cardiff Central, and Whitland in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 11h 4m.

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