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

The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Cardigan is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidenhead to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Maidenhead and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidenhead station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Finch Square A via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Maidenhead and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead and arriving at Whitland via Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Maidenhead to Cardigan?

The distance between Maidenhead and Cardigan is 235 miles. The road distance is 214.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £180 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Maidenhead to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidenhead to Cardigan bus from?

Maidenhead to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Maidenhead to Cardigan train from?

Maidenhead to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Maidenhead to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Cardigan is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £180 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Maidenhead to Cardigan bus arrive?

Maidenhead to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.

Where does the Maidenhead to Cardigan train arrive?

Maidenhead to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.

Can I drive from Maidenhead to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidenhead to Cardigan is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Maidenhead to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 882+ hotels available in Cardigan.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
5h 31m
£188–307
Drive 213.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Maidenhead to Cardigancar 213.5 mi
3h 52m
£53–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crownbus 508
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
9h 21m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
6h 59m
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
9h 14m
£105–185

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Distance: 233.4 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Maidenhead to Cardigan via Reading, Swansea, and Whitland in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maidenhead to Finch Square A via Reading, Station Road, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 9h 21m.

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