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How to get fromChorley to Cardiganby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus T5
    8h 21m
    £60–101

  2. Drive  168.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chorley to Cardigancar car 168.5 mi
    3h 53m
    £42–60

  3. Train, bus via Bangor

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    2. Take the bus from Bangor station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    11h 13m
    £46–72

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
    9h 24m
    £104–177

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    12h 38m
    £44–72

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  • Distance: 212.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Chorley, Lancashire, England and Cardigan, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard & Goodwick twice daily. Tickets cost £95–160 and the journey takes 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Goring Street to Finch Square C via Bolton Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 12h 38m.

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