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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Cardigan is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Holyhead and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Bangor Railway Station H and arriving at Finch Square A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, The Black Lion and Glangwili Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Cardigan?

The distance between Holyhead and Cardigan is 346 miles. The road distance is 139.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Holyhead to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Cardigan bus from?

Holyhead to Cardigan bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Bangor Railway Station H.

Where does the Holyhead to Cardigan bus arrive?

Holyhead to Cardigan bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Cardigan is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Holyhead to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 871+ hotels available in Cardigan.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus 460
9h 12m
Drive 138.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cardigancar 138.7 mi
3h 13m
£35–50
Bus via Lampeter
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Glangwili Hospital to Finch Square Abus 460
9h 49m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Glangwili Hospitalbus T1c
3. Take the bus from Glangwili Hospital to Finch Square Abus 460
9h 59m

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Distance: 343.5 mi
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Cardigan, Wales?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Finch Square A via Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, The Black Lion, and Glangwili Hospital in around 9h 49m.

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