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How to get fromBrighton to Cardiganby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus 460
    8h 41m
    £85–215

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    10h 34m
    £37–99

  3. Drive 265.6 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Cardigancar car 265.6 mi
    5h 13m
    £65–94

  4. Train, bus via Southampton

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    9h 59m
    £67–231

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    11h 4m
    £42–81

Brighton to Cardigan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar142Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Preston Circus to Finch Square A via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 10h 34m.

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