There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
6h 46m£189–275Drive 220.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Cardigancar 220.9 mi
4h 38m£55–80Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Clears Chemistbus 112 / ...
8h 6m£134–189Train via Clunderwen
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Clunderwentrain Cardiff Central - Milford Haven / ...
7h 6m£174–270
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Cardigan is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at St Clears Chemist via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Whitland via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Cardigan is 254 miles. The road distance is 222.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £180 - £280.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Portsmouth to Cardigan, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Cardigan is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £180 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £130 - £190 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardigan via Cardiff Central and Whitland in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Cardigan via Sophia Gardens and St Clears Chemist in around 8h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Clunderwen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to St Clears Chemist
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Portsmouth to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Portsmouth to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Cardigan is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Portsmouth to Cardigan.
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