There are 5 ways to get from Chippenham to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
4h 59m£152–217Drive 146.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chippenham to Cardigancar 146.9 mi
2h 51m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Town Bridge to Swansea Bus Station Stand Abus 804
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to St Clears Chemistbus 112 / ...
5h 46m£121–167Train
- Take the train from Swindon to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 6m£167–243Train #2
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
6h 18m£108–191
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chippenham to Cardigan is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chippenham to Cardigan is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chippenham to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Town Bridge and arriving at St Clears Chemist via Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Chippenham to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Chippenham and arriving at Whitland via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Chippenham and Cardigan is 176 miles. The road distance is 147.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chippenham to Cardigan without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 4h 59m and costs £150 - £220.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Chippenham to Cardigan, including transfers.
Chippenham to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Town Bridge station.
Chippenham to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Chippenham to Cardigan is to train via Cardiff which takes 4h 59m and costs £150 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £120 - £170 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Chippenham, Wiltshire, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Chippenham to Cardigan via Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, and Whitland in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Bridge to Cardigan via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and St Clears Chemist in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Town Bridge to Swansea Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to St Clears Chemist
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Chippenham to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand A.
Chippenham to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chippenham to Cardigan is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Chippenham to Cardigan.
There are 875+ hotels available in Cardigan.