There are 4 ways to get from Salisbury to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 31m£168–238Drive 178.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salisbury to Cardigancar 178.2 mi
3h 51m£45–64Bus
- Take the bus from New Canal to Market Placebus 24
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Abus 804
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to St Clears Chemistbus 112 / ...
8h 46mTrain via Clunderwen
- Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Clunderwentrain Cardiff Central - Milford Haven / ...
5h 51m£153–233
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salisbury to Cardigan is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Salisbury to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Salisbury to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from New Canal and arriving at St Clears Chemist via Market Place, Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Salisbury and arriving at Whitland via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Salisbury and Cardigan is 204 miles. The road distance is 179.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salisbury to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £160 - £240.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Salisbury to Cardigan, including transfers.
Salisbury to Cardigan bus services, operated by Beeline Coaches, depart from New Canal station.
Salisbury to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Salisbury station.
The best way to get from Salisbury to Cardigan is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £160 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Salisbury, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Salisbury to Cardigan via Cardiff Central and Whitland in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Canal to Cardigan via Market Place, Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and St Clears Chemist in around 8h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- 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
- 01985 213503
- [email protected]
- Website
- Beeline Coaches
Bus from New Canal to Market Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Beeline Coaches
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to St Clears Chemist
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Salisbury to Cardigan bus services, operated by Beeline Coaches, arrive at Market Place station.
Salisbury to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salisbury to Cardigan is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Salisbury to Cardigan.
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