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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Cardigan is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at St Clears Chemist via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Whitland via Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Guildford to Cardigan?

The distance between Guildford and Cardigan is 249 miles. The road distance is 226.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £190 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Guildford to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Cardigan bus from?

Guildford to Cardigan bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Cardigan train from?

Guildford to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Guildford to Cardigan is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £190 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £130 - £200 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Guildford to Cardigan bus arrive?

Guildford to Cardigan bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Cardigan train arrive?

Guildford to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Cardigan is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Guildford to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 876+ hotels available in Cardigan.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain
6h 5m
£191–284
Drive 225 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Guildford to Cardigancar 225 mi
4h 12m
£57–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to St Clears Chemistbus 112 / ...
8h 31m
£136–193
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Clunderwentrain Crewe - Milford Haven / ...
9h 14m
£138–197

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Distance: 247.6 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Cardigan via Reading, Swansea, and Whitland in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Cardigan via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and St Clears Chemist in around 8h 31m.

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