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

The cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Reading is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardigan to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardigan and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Reading. However, there are services departing from The Black Lion and arriving at Bridge Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cardigan and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Cardigan to Reading. However, there are services departing from Clunderwen and arriving at Reading via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Cardigan to Reading?

The distance between Cardigan and Reading is 226 miles. The road distance is 200.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardigan to Reading without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 4h 41m and costs £160 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Cardigan to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardigan to Reading bus from?

Cardigan to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Black Lion station.

Where do I catch the Cardigan to Reading train from?

Cardigan to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Clunderwen station.

Train or bus from Cardigan to Reading?

The best way to get from Cardigan to Reading is to train via Cardiff which takes 4h 41m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £140 - £190 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Cardigan to Reading bus arrive?

Cardigan to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where does the Cardigan to Reading train arrive?

Cardigan to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Cardigan to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardigan to Reading is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Cardigan to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardigan to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train via Cardiff
best
1. Take the train from Clunderwen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
4h 41m
£164–245
Drive 199.1 mi
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1. Drive from Cardigan to Readingcar 199.1 mi
3h 42m
£50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 508
6h 37m
£140–181
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Readingtrain Carmarthen - London Paddington / ...
5h 41m
£143–220

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Distance: 224.3 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cardigan to Reading via Clunderwen and Cardiff Central in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from The Black Lion to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride twice daily. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 5h 32m.

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