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

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There are 4 ways to get from Northampton to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Whitlandtrain train
    7h 15m
    £190–278

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 707
    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 29m
    £34–57

  3. Drive  195 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Cardigancar car 195 mi
    4h 23m
    £49–70

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus T5
    7h 56m
    £60–116

Northampton to Cardigan by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Cardigan via Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, and Whitland in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 9h 29m.

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