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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain train
    7h 6m
    £237–366

  2. Drive  314.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dover to Cardigancar car 314.2 mi
    5h 30m
    £78–112

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    13h 32m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    9h 23m

  5. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    9h 48m
    £115–237

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  • Distance: 337 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Cardigan via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Swansea, and Whitland in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, 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 13h 32m.

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