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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Cardiganby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cardigan by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain train
    7h 3m
    £219–336

  2. Drive  281 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Cardigancar car 281 mi
    5h 33m
    £70–101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to St Clears Chemistbus bus 112 / ...
    11h 13m
    £145–211

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LCY - CWL
    3. Take the train from Bridgend to Whitlandtrain train
    10h 1m
    £416–1,295

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Clunderwentrain train
    10h 20m
    £171–262

London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Cardigan, Wales?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Cardigan via Stratford, London Paddington, Swansea, and Whitland in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Cardigan via Bus Station, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and St Clears Chemist in around 11h 13m.

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