There are 4 ways to get from Cardigan to Rugby by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Bristol
best- Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus 460
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
6h 59m£96–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
10h 6m£34–80Drive 176.5 mi
- Drive from Cardigan to Rugbycar 176.5 mi
4h 9m£43–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
7h 1m£60–118
Cardigan to Rugby by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Rugby is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cardigan to Rugby is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Ship Inn and arriving at Bennett Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Cardigan and Rugby is 259 miles. The road distance is 177.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardigan to Rugby without a car is to bus and train via Bristol which takes 6h 59m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Cardigan to Rugby, including transfers.
Cardigan to Rugby bus services, operated by Richards Bros, depart from Ship Inn station.
Cardigan to Rugby bus services, operated by Richards Bros, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardigan to Rugby is 178 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Cardigan to Rugby.
There are 1142+ hotels available in Rugby.
What companies run services between Cardigan, Wales and Rugby, England?
You can take a bus from Ship Inn to Bennett Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 10h 6m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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