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How to get fromLondon Paddington to Cardiganby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain train London Paddington - Carmarthen / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    6h

  2. Drive 236.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from London Paddington to Cardigancar car 236.7 mi
    4h 26m
    £58–84

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    9h 9m

  4. Train, bus via Swansea

    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    2. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    6h 13m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Swansea - Fishguard Harbour / ...
    7h 26m
    £117–215

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    9h 44m

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  • Distance: 256.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between London Paddington, England and Cardigan, Wales?

You can take a bus from Paddington Station to Finch Square A via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from London Paddington to Ship Inn via Swansea, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 7h 26m.

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