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

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There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    8h 16m
    £93–159

  2. Drive 244.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penrith to Cardigancar car 244.1 mi
    4h 58m
    £60–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    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
    12h 11m
    £62–150

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    8h 55m
    £97–171

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
    9h 42m
    £147–257

Penrith to Cardigan by train and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Rail Station to Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 12h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Ship Inn via Crewe, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 42m.

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