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How to get fromBlackpool to Cardiganby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby ClubbusT5
    8h 9m
    £48–160

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus409
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CbusT5
    11h 30m
    £33–90

  3. Train, bus via Bangor

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4busT2
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CbusT5
    11h 20m

  4. Drive 182.5 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Cardigancar182.5 mi
    4h 32m
    £45–65

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CbusT5
    8h 35m
    £47–124

Blackpool to Cardigan by train and bus

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Finch Square C via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 11h 30m.

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