There are 5 ways to get from London to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
5h 9m£195–286Drive 238.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from London to Cardigancar 238.7 mi
4h 28m£60–87Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crownbus 508
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
8h 44mTrain, bus
- Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain London Paddington - Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
6h 14mTrain, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
8h 15m£78–164
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Cardigan is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from London to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Finch Square A via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Whitland via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between London and Cardigan is 259 miles. The road distance is 240.1 miles.
The best way to get from London to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £190 - £290.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from London to Cardigan, including transfers.
London to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from London to Cardigan is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £190 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between London, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from London Paddington to Cardigan via Swansea and Whitland in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Finch Square A via Rose and Crown and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 8h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- Website
- morristravel.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Morris Travel
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Morris Travel
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
London to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
London to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to Cardigan is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from London to Cardigan.
There are 864+ hotels available in Cardigan.