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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus T5
    8h 7m
    £57–97

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    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
    11h 48m
    £39–68

  3. Train, bus via Bangor

    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train 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
    9h 37m
    £51–87

  4. Drive  173.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rochdale to Cardigancar car 173.4 mi
    3h 52m
    £43–62

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
    9h 10m
    £101–173

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  • Distance: 201.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard & Goodwick twice daily. Tickets cost £95–160 and the journey takes 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Finch Square C via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 11h 48m.

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