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How to get fromCardigan to Holyheadby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardigan to Holyhead by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Shrewsbury

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    7h 50m
    £143–204

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardigan to Swyddfa'r Post Officecar car
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Hill Street Car Parkbus bus 4X
    7h 38m
    £32–47

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    8h 19m
    £128–179

  4. Drive  138.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardigan to Holyheadcar car 138.4 mi
    3h 13m
    £35–50

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Clunderwen to Cardiff Centraltrain train Milford Haven - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    8h 34m
    £194–290

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Shrewsburytrain train Fishguard Harbour - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    9h 8m
    £207–299

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  • Distance: 245.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Cardigan, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Cardigan to Holyhead via Synod Inn, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, and Shrewsbury in around 7h 50m.

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