There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
8h 19m£91–157Drive 244.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penrith to Cardigancar 244.1 mi
4h 58m£60–86Bus
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
- 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
12h 11m£65–153Train, bus via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- 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
8h 57m£96–169Train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
9h 45m£146–246
Penrith to Cardigan by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Cardigan is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Penrith and Cardigan is 284 miles. The road distance is 245.5 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 19m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Penrith to Cardigan, including transfers.
Penrith to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Penrith to Cardigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Cardigan is to bus which takes 12h 11m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £250 and takes 9h 45m.
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 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £100–170
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- [email protected]
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Penrith to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Penrith to Cardigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Cardigan is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Penrith to Cardigan.
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