There are 5 ways to get from Harrogate to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain
8h 58m£236–346Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
12h 19m£42–72Train, bus via Bangor
- Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
- Take the bus from Bangor station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
11h 48m£66–113Drive 215.6 mi
- Drive from Harrogate to Cardigancar 215.6 mi
4h 49m£53–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus T5
9h 45m£71–120
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harrogate to Cardigan is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Harrogate to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrogate to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Library Gardens and arriving at Finch Square C via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Harrogate and arriving at Whitland via Leeds, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Harrogate and Cardigan is 364 miles. The road distance is 216.8 miles.
The best way to get from Harrogate to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs £230 - £350.
It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Harrogate to Cardigan, including transfers.
Harrogate to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Harrogate to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Harrogate to Cardigan is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs £230 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 19m.
What companies run services between Harrogate, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Harrogate to Cardigan via Leeds, Bristol Parkway, Swansea, and Whitland in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library Gardens to Finch Square C via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 12h 19m.
Train from Leeds to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Bangor station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bangor station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Club
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Harrogate to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Harrogate to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrogate to Cardigan is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Harrogate to Cardigan.
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