There are 5 ways to get from Doncaster to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Stockport to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
7h 59m£135–199Drive 214.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Doncaster to Cardigancar 214.1 mi
4h 41m£54–78Bus
- 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
9h 41m£107–153Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Clunderwentrain
8h 1m£202–296Train #2
- Take the train from Doncaster to Stockporttrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to Fishguard Harbourtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
8h 33m£196–296
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Cardigan is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 41m 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 Synod Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Park Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Aberystwyth via Stockport and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Doncaster and Cardigan is 233 miles. The road distance is 215.3 miles.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £130 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 59m 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 TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Cardigan is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £160 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Doncaster to Cardigan via Stockport, Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Cardigan via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 9h 41m.
Train from Doncaster to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Doncaster to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Stockport to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Clunderwen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Stockport to Fishguard Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £95–160
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Doncaster to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Doncaster to Cardigan train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stockport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Cardigan is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Doncaster to Cardigan.
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