There are 6 ways to get from Southport to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus T5
8h 44m£61–100Drive 156.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southport to Cardigancar 156.8 mi
3h 52m£39–56Train, bus via Bangor
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Colwyn Baytrain
- Take the bus from Bangor station to Alban Square 3bus 1
- Take the bus from Alban Square 3 to Finch Square Cbus T5
11h 53mTrain, bus via Chester
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
9h 10m£68–116Train
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
9h 47m£105–173Bus
- Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
- Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
12h 56m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southport to Cardigan is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Southport to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Finch Square C via Whitechapel, Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Bus Station, Eldon Square 1 and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Southport to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Wigan North Western and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
The distance between Southport and Cardigan is 214 miles. The road distance is 157.7 miles.
The best way to get from Southport to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 44m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Southport to Cardigan, including transfers.
Southport to Cardigan bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Whitechapel station.
Southport to Cardigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Southport to Cardigan is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 56m.
What companies run services between Southport, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Southport to Ship Inn via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Crewe, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Finch Square C via Queen Square Bus Station, Whitechapel, Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Bus Station, Eldon Square 1, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 12h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- [email protected]
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Club
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Alban Square 3 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Bangor station to Alban Square 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
- Phone
- 01745 730700
- [email protected]
- Website
- M & H Coaches
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- M & H Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Corwen Bus Station to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Southport to Cardigan bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
Southport to Cardigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Cardigan is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Southport to Cardigan.
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