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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    6h 58m

  2. Drive  225 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Guildford to Cardigancar car 225 mi
    4h 12m
    £57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 508 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    9h 56m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train
    8h 11m
    £97–183

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    10h 23m

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  • Distance: 246.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Guildford station to Finch Square A via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Guildford to Ship Inn via Reading, Swansea, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 8h 11m.

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