There are 4 ways to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
6h 32m£61–105Drive 164.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cardigancar 164.2 mi
3h 41m£40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
9h 48m£46–108Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
7h 44m£118–196
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cardigan is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Piccadilly Station station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Cardigan is 192 miles. The road distance is 165.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 32m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cardigan, including transfers.
Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cardigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cardigan is to bus which takes 9h 48m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £200 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Manchester Piccadilly Station, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Finch Square C via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard & Goodwick twice daily. Tickets cost £110–200 and the journey takes 5h 53m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £110–200
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- [email protected]
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cardigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Fishguard & Goodwick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cardigan is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cardigan.
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