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How to get fromWigan to Cardiganby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wigan 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
    7h 5m
    £55–90

  2. Train, bus via Finch Square C

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    7h 32m
    £38–63

  3. Drive  158.9 mi

    1. Drive from Wigan to Cardigancar car 158.9 mi
    3h 39m
    £40–57

  4. Train, bus via Bangor

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    10h 59m
    £46–70

Wigan to Cardigan by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Wigan, England and Cardigan, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Wigan to Cardigan. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Aberystwyth, walk to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, then take the bus to Cardigan Rugby Club. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wigan North Western to Finch Square C via Crewe, Shrewsbury, Bus Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 7h 32m.

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