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How to get fromSt Helens to Cardiganby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from St Helens to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus T5
    8h 30m
    £58–95

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    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
    11h 35m
    £36–60

  3. Train, bus via Bangor

    1. Take the train from Earlestown 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
    10h 1m
    £43–66

  4. Drive  150.2 mi

    1. Drive from St Helens to Cardigancar car 150.2 mi
    3h 25m
    £37–54

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
    9h 32m
    £102–168

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    9h 51m
    £57–96

St Helens to Cardigan by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Cardigan, Wales?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Ship Inn via Wigan North Western, Crewe, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Finch Square C via Warrington Interchange, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 11h 35m.

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