There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
8h 22m£74–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
11h 41m£50–121Drive 201.4 mi
- Drive from Wakefield to Cardigancar 201.4 mi
4h 28m£50–72Train
- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
9h 34m£169–267
Wakefield to Cardigan by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Cardigan is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Finch Square C via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Wakefield and Cardigan is 231 miles. The road distance is 202.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 22m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Wakefield to Cardigan, including transfers.
Wakefield to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Wakefield to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Cardigan is to bus which takes 11h 41m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £160 - £270 and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Finch Square C via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 11h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Ship Inn via Bristol Parkway, Swansea, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- 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/
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/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Wakefield to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Wakefield to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Cardigan is 203 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Wakefield to Cardigan.
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