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

The cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Scotland is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 15h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardigan to Scotland is to drive which takes 6h 53m and costs £85 - £130.

How far is it from Cardigan to Scotland?

The distance between Cardigan and Scotland is 403 miles. The road distance is 358.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardigan to Scotland without a car is to bus and train via Aberystwyth which takes 10h 19m and costs £100 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Cardigan to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardigan to Scotland bus from?

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

Where does the Cardigan to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardigan to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardigan to Scotland is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Cardigan to Scotland.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1384+ hotels available in Scotland.

Cardigan to Scotland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Ship Inn and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, Charlotte Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.

There are 10 ways to get from Cardigan to Scotland by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train via Aberystwyth
best
1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
10h 19m
£107–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
15h 32m
£64–99
Drive 356.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardigan to Glasgowcar 356.3 mi
6h 53m
£87–125
Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
8h 10m
£89–225
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus 460
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
10h 57m
£144–345
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain
11h 17m
£94–182
Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
7h 58m
£78–210
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus
2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
9h 21m
£88–167
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus
2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
9h 8m
£77–152
Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
8h 57m
£126–325

Cardigan to Scotland by bus and train

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10h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 400.9 mi
Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Cardigan, Wales and Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ship Inn to Buchanan Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 15h 32m.

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