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How to get fromDurham to Cardiganby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain train
    8h 51m
    £273–393

  2. Drive  276.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Cardigancar car 276.3 mi
    5h 55m
    £69–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 177
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    12h 51m
    £122–181

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Clunderwentrain train
    8h 15m
    £163–296

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbourtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
    9h 43m
    £220–337

Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Durham to Cardigan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 435.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Cardigan via Bristol Parkway, Swansea, and Whitland in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Cardigan via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 12h 51m.

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