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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Wolverhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Aberystwythtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus T5
    7h 21m
    £57–101

  2. Train, bus via Shrewsbury

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus 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
    8h 41m
    £31–50

  3. Line 38 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 38
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    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
    8h 19m
    £46–74

  4. Drive  160.5 mi

    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Cardigancar car 160.5 mi
    3h 43m
    £40–58

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stockport to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
    8h 47m
    £96–162

Macclesfield to Cardigan by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Stockport to Fishguard & Goodwick twice daily. Tickets cost £90–150 and the journey takes 5h 44m.

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