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How to get fromPorthmadog to Cardiganby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Porthmadog to Cardigan by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Dovey Junctiontrain train Pwllheli - Machynlleth
    2. Take the taxi from Aberystwyth to Cardigantaxi taxi
    3h 48m
    £189–231

  2. Drive  95.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Cardigancar car 95.1 mi
    2h 17m
    £24–35

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Dovey Junctiontrain train Pwllheli - Machynlleth
    2. Take the bus from Park Avenue to Synod Innbus bus T1x
    5h 2m
    £92–124

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  • Distance: 95.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Cardigan, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Porthmadog to Cardigan. However, you can take the train to Dovey Junction, take the train to Aberystwyth, then take the taxi to Cardigan. Alternatively, you can drive from Porthmadog to Cardigan in around 2h 17m.

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