There are 5 ways to get from Paddington to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 11m£195–287Drive 236.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paddington to Cardigancar 236.7 mi
4h 26m£59–84Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crownbus 508
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
10h 3mTrain, bus
- Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain London Paddington - Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
6h 14mTrain, bus via Swansea
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
6h 31m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Cardigan is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Paddington to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Paddington station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Paddington Station and arriving at Finch Square A via London Victoria and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Whitland via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Paddington and Cardigan is 259 miles. The road distance is 238.1 miles.
The best way to get from Paddington to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £190 - £290.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Paddington to Cardigan, including transfers.
Paddington to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Paddington to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from Paddington to Cardigan is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £190 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 3m.
What companies run services between Paddington, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from London Paddington to Cardigan via Swansea and Whitland in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station to Finch Square A via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 10h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- Website
- morristravel.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Morris Travel
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Morris Travel
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Morris Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Paddington to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
Paddington to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paddington to Cardigan is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Paddington to Cardigan.
There are 862+ hotels available in Cardigan.