There are 5 ways to get from Loughborough to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 36m£136–197Drive 187.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Loughborough to Cardigancar 187.6 mi
3h 56m£47–68Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
9h 38m£99–143Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Clunderwentrain Cardiff Central - Milford Haven / ...
7h 52m£188–276Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shelthorpe Road to Railway Stationbus Sky
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
8h 24m£134–194
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Cardigan is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Loughborough to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Loughborough to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Lemyngton Street and arriving at Synod Inn via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Park Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Loughborough (Leics) and arriving at Aberystwyth via Leicester and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Loughborough and Cardigan is 215 miles. The road distance is 188.7 miles.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £130 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Loughborough to Cardigan, including transfers.
Loughborough to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Loughborough to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Cardigan is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £150 and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Loughborough, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Cardigan via Leicester, Birmingham New Street, Aberystwyth, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lemyngton Street to Cardigan via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 9h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Clunderwen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from Shelthorpe Road to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Kinchbus
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Booking & Getting There
Loughborough to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Loughborough to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loughborough to Cardigan is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Loughborough to Cardigan.
There are 875+ hotels available in Cardigan.