There are 4 ways to get from Doncaster to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Stockport to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
8h 18m£78–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 152
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
10h 1m£46–111Drive 213.5 mi
- Drive from Doncaster to Cardigancar 213.5 mi
4h 37m£53–76Train
- Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
9h 34m£154–241
Doncaster to Cardigan by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Cardigan is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 and arriving at Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Birmingham New Street and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Doncaster and Cardigan is 241 miles. The road distance is 214.7 miles.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 18m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Doncaster to Cardigan, including transfers.
Doncaster to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 station.
Doncaster to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Cardigan is to bus which takes 10h 1m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £250 and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Doncaster to Ship Inn via Birmingham New Street, Newport (S Wales), Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Stockport to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Doncaster to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Doncaster to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Cardigan is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Doncaster to Cardigan.
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