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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Cardigan is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Finch Square A via Sophia Gardens and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Cardigan?

The distance between Cheltenham and Cardigan is 176 miles. The road distance is 136.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Cheltenham to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Cardigan bus from?

Cheltenham to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Cardigan train from?

Cheltenham to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Cardigan is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Cardigan bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Cardigan train arrive?

Cheltenham to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Cardigan is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Cheltenham to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 878+ hotels available in Cardigan.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
5h 33m
Drive 135.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Cardigancar 135.7 mi
3h 14m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 825
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
7h 20m
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain Bristol Temple Meads - Fishguard Harbour / ...
6h 30m
£72–122

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Distance: 174.7 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Finch Square A via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Ship Inn via Cardiff Central, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 6h 30m.

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