There are 4 ways to get from Burnley to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus T5
8h 31m£51–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
11h 30m£25–67Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Hanover Streetbus X43
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
8h 42mDrive 184.3 mi
- Drive from Burnley to Cardigancar 184.3 mi
4h 10m£45–65
Burnley to Cardigan by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Cardigan is to bus which costs £25 - £70 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Finch Square C via Printworks, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Burnley and Cardigan is 235 miles. The road distance is 185.4 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 31m and costs £50 - £160.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Burnley to Cardigan, including transfers.
Burnley to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Burnley to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Cardigan is 185 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Burnley to Cardigan.
There are 227+ hotels available in Cardigan.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Finch Square C via Printworks, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 11h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–27
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Club
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Mechanics Institute to Hanover Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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