What is the cheapest way to get from Grantham to Cardigan?

The cheapest way to get from Grantham to Cardigan is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 11h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grantham to Cardigan?

The fastest way to get from Grantham to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Grantham and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Grantham station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Finch Square C via Crown Inn, St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Grantham and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Grantham and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Nottingham and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Grantham to Cardigan?

The distance between Grantham and Cardigan is 251 miles. The road distance is 218.4 miles.

How do I travel from Grantham to Cardigan without a car?

The best way to get from Grantham to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 47m and costs £95 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Grantham to Cardigan?

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Grantham to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Cardigan bus from?

Grantham to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Cardigan train from?

Grantham to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Grantham to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Grantham to Cardigan is to bus which takes 11h 33m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £240 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Grantham to Cardigan bus arrive?

Grantham to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Grantham to Cardigan train arrive?

Grantham to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Grantham to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Grantham to Cardigan is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Grantham to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 890+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Grantham to Cardigan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Grantham to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
8h 47m
£97–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
11h 33m
£41–95
Drive 217.1 mi
1. Drive from Grantham to Cardigancar 217.1 mi
4h 30m
£53–76
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain Bristol Temple Meads - Fishguard Harbour / ...
10h 15m
£149–231

Grantham to Cardigan by train and bus

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8h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.4 mi
Duration: 8h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Finch Square C via St Mary's Way, Crown Inn, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grantham to Ship Inn via Nottingham, Cardiff Central, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 10h 15m.

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