There are 6 ways to get from Dover to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Swansea
best- Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
8h 7mDrive 314.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dover to Cardigancar 314.2 mi
5h 30m£77–111Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crownbus 508
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
12h 36mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Dover Priory to London Charing Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
9h 8mTrain
- Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
9h 21m£159–314Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
9h 22m£131–269
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Cardigan is to drive which costs £75 - £120 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dover to Cardigan is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Finch Square A via Bus Station, London Victoria and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Dover and Cardigan is 338 miles. The road distance is 316.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dover to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus via Swansea which takes 8h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Dover to Cardigan, including transfers.
Dover to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Cardigan train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
The best way to get from Dover to Cardigan is to bus which takes 12h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £320 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Dover, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Finch Square A via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 12h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dover Priory to Ship Inn via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Swansea, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Dover Priory to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- Website
- morristravel.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.morristravel.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.morristravel.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.morristravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Dover to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Dover to Cardigan train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Cardigan is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Dover to Cardigan.
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