What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Cardigan?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Cardigan is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Cardigan?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Finch Square A via Sophia Gardens and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Cardigan?

The distance between Portsmouth and Cardigan is 253 miles. The road distance is 222.1 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Cardigan without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Cardigan?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Portsmouth to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Cardigan bus from?

Portsmouth to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Cardigan train from?

Portsmouth to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Cardigan is to bus which takes 9h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £170 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Cardigan bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Cardigan train arrive?

Portsmouth to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Cardigan is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Portsmouth to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 872+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Portsmouth to Cardigan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
8h 5m
Drive 220.9 mi
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1. Drive from Portsmouth to Cardigancar 220.9 mi
4h 38m
£55–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
9h 44m
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain Bristol Temple Meads - Fishguard Harbour
8h 39m
£95–165

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Distance: 251.4 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Finch Square A via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Ship Inn via Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 8h 39m.

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