What is the cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Preston is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardigan to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Cardigan to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £40 - £60.

How far is it from Cardigan to Preston?

The distance between Cardigan and Preston is 212 miles. The road distance is 168.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cardigan to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Cardigan to Preston without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 24m and costs £40 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Cardigan to Preston?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Cardigan to Preston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cardigan to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardigan to Preston is 169 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Cardigan to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2113+ hotels available in Preston.

Cardigan to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardigan to Preston by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T5
2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Preston
7h 24m
£42–138
Bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T5
2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
7h 49m
£38–99
Bus, train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T5
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Station409
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Preston
7h 54m
£45–139
Drive 167.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardigan to Preston167.6 mi
4h 10m
£41–60

Cardigan to Preston by bus and train

84Weekly Services

7h 24mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardigan to Preston.

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Distance: 210.5 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardigan to Preston. However, you can take the bus to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, walk to Aberystwyth, take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Crewe, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ship Inn to Preston via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Bus Station, Shrewsbury, and Crewe in around 7h 54m.

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