There are 5 ways to get from Bracknell to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 45m£184–273Drive 208.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bracknell to Cardigancar 208.9 mi
3h 47m£52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crownbus 508
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
10h 20mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
7h 6mTrain, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Reading 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
9h 23m£89–151
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bracknell to Cardigan is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Bracknell to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Bracknell station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Bracknell Bus Station and arriving at Finch Square A via St Marys Butts, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bracknell to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Bracknell and arriving at Whitland via Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Bracknell and Cardigan is 234 miles. The road distance is 210.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bracknell to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £180 - £280.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Bracknell to Cardigan, including transfers.
Bracknell to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.
Bracknell to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Bracknell to Cardigan is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £180 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Bracknell, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Bracknell to Cardigan via Reading, Swansea, and Whitland in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bracknell Bus Station to Finch Square A via St Marys Butts, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 10h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
- 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
- Morris Travel
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Morris Travel
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Bracknell to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
Bracknell to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bracknell to Cardigan is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Bracknell to Cardigan.
There are 872+ hotels available in Cardigan.




























