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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Shrewsbury

    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
    6h 56m
    £53–87

  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
    10h 9m
    £38–66

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    2. Take the bus from Bangor station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    9h 7m
    £49–75

  4. Drive  161.6 mi

    1. Drive from Salford to Cardigancar car 161.6 mi
    3h 42m
    £40–58

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
    7h 44m
    £99–158

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  • Distance: 190.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Salford, 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 Manchester Central Coach Station to Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 10h 9m.

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