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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston 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 Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus T5
    7h 44m
    £52–98

  2. Drive  167.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Cardigancar car 167.7 mi
    4h 11m
    £42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    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
    10h 49m
    £45–75

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
    8h 47m
    £96–171

  5. Train, bus via Bangor

    1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Colwyn Baytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 1
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    11h 6m
    £53–94

Preston to Cardigan by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Ship Inn via Crewe, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 8h 47m.

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