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

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

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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 11m
    £219–335

  2. Drive  281 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Cardigancar car 281 mi
    5h 33m
    £70–100

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus A8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    14h 2m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    8h 33m

  5. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    13h 4m
    £119–194

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  • Distance: 303.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Finch Square A via Bus Station, Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 14h 2m.

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