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

The cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Retford is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 13h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardigan to Retford is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £80.

How far is it from Cardigan to Retford?

The distance between Cardigan and Retford is 401 miles. The road distance is 221.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardigan to Retford without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs £150 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Cardigan to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardigan to Retford bus from?

Cardigan to Retford bus services, operated by Richards Bros, depart from Ship Inn station.

Train or bus from Cardigan to Retford?

The best way to get from Cardigan to Retford is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs £150 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 13h 33m.

Where does the Cardigan to Retford bus arrive?

Cardigan to Retford bus services, operated by Richards Bros, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Can I drive from Cardigan to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardigan to Retford is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Cardigan to Retford.

Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 309+ hotels available in Retford.

Cardigan to Retford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cardigan and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Ship Inn and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Newark Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitland to Swansea
2. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddington
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Retford
7h 35m
£154–353
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T5
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station150 / ...
13h 33m
£30–72
Drive 220.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardigan to Retford220.2 mi
4h 36m
£54–78
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T5
2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
8h 54m
£50–136
Bus, train via Shrewsbury
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 Stockport
4. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffield
9h 4m
£49–125

Cardigan to Retford by bus and train

48Weekly Services

8h 54mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardigan to Retford.

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Distance: 398.6 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cardigan to Retford via Whitland, Swansea, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ship Inn to Retford Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Newark Bus Station in around 13h 33m.

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