What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Cardigan?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Cardigan is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Cardigan?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Cardigan is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Finch Square A via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Bath to Cardigan?

The distance between Bath and Cardigan is 162 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Cardigan without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs £29 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Cardigan?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Bath to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Cardigan bus from?

Bath to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Cardigan bus arrive?

Bath to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand A.

Can I drive from Bath to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Cardigan is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Bath to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 833+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Bath to Cardigan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardigan Rugby Club460
5h 40m
£30–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand A804
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown112 / ...
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A460
6h 32m
£28–49
Drive 141 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Cardigan141 mi
2h 55m
£36–52
Bus via Bridgend
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1T1c
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A460
8h 11m

Bath to Cardigan by train, foot, and bus

130Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Finch Square A via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 6h 32m.

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