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

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There are 6 ways to get from Oxford to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Swansea

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    6h 47m

  2. Drive 176.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oxford to Cardigancar car 176.9 mi
    4h 7m
    £44–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Aldates to Station Roadbus bus X40
    2. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    9h 34m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Carmarthentrain train London Paddington - Carmarthen
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    7h 19m

  5. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Oxford 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 Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    7h 42m
    £94–147

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train
    8h
    £113–217

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  • Distance: 248.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a bus from St Aldates to Finch Square A via Station Road, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oxford to Ship Inn via Reading, Swansea, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 8h.

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