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How to get fromManchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiganby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardigan by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    7h 8m
    £57–101

  2. Drive 157.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardigancar car 157.1 mi
    3h 28m
    £39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    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
    9h 1m
    £44–104

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Cardiganrideshare rideshare 157.1 mi
    3h 28m

  5. Train, bus via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    7h 17m
    £57–101

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Wilmslow to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
    8h 34m
    £114–197

  7. Train, bus via Chester

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    9h 47m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardigan by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Cardigan, Wales?

You can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Wilmslow to Fishguard & Goodwick twice daily. Tickets cost £110–190 and the journey takes 5h 36m.

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