There are 4 ways to get from Thetford to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain
8h 2m£206–394Drive 272.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thetford to Cardigancar 272.5 mi
5h 38m£67–96Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crownbus 508
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
11h 39mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
10h 31m£131–208
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thetford to Cardigan is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Thetford to Cardigan is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Thetford to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Finch Square A via London Victoria and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at Whitland via Ely, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Thetford and Cardigan is 356 miles. The road distance is 274.1 miles.
The best way to get from Thetford to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs £200 - £400.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Thetford to Cardigan, including transfers.
Thetford to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Interchange station.
Thetford to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
The best way to get from Thetford to Cardigan is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs £200 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 39m.
What companies run services between Thetford, Norfolk, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Thetford to Cardigan via Ely, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Swansea, and Whitland in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Finch Square A via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 11h 39m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Ely to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- Website
- morristravel.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.morristravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- [email protected]
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Thetford to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Thetford to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thetford to Cardigan is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Thetford to Cardigan.
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