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How to get fromCardigan to Macclesfieldby bus, train or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T5
    2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Wolverhamptontrain train
    3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Macclesfieldtrain train
    6h 56m
    £71–122

  2. Drive 160.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardigan to Macclesfieldcar car 160.1 mi
    3h 45m
    £40–57

  3. Bus, train, line 38 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T5
    2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Railway Stationbus bus 38
    8h 15m

  4. Bus, train via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus bus 460
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Macclesfieldtrain train
    8h 6m
    £126–206

  5. Bus, train via Telford

    1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T5
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 5A / ...
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Macclesfieldtrain train
    9h 3m
    £43–81

Cardigan to Macclesfield by bus and train

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cardigan to Macclesfield. However, you can take the bus to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, walk to Aberystwyth, take the train to Wolverhampton, then take the train to Macclesfield. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ship Inn to Railway Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Aberystwyth, Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Crewe Arms Hotel in around 8h 15m.

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