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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    7h 15m
    £77–124

  2. Drive 181.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Cardigancar car 181.1 mi
    3h 40m
    £45–65

  3. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    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
    8h 14m
    £49–99

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)train train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Fishguard Harbour / ...
    8h 7m
    £127–197

Derby to Cardigan by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Ship Inn via Newport (S Wales), Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 8h 7m.

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