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

The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Cardigan is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidenhead to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Maidenhead and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidenhead to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at St Clears Chemist via Station Road and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Maidenhead and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead and arriving at Whitland via Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Maidenhead to Cardigan?

The distance between Maidenhead and Cardigan is 235 miles. The road distance is 214.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £180 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Maidenhead to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidenhead to Cardigan bus from?

Maidenhead to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Maidenhead to Cardigan train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidenhead to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Cardigan is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £180 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £130 - £190 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Maidenhead to Cardigan bus arrive?

Maidenhead to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Clears Chemist station.

Where does the Maidenhead to Cardigan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maidenhead to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidenhead to Cardigan is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Maidenhead to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 876+ hotels available in Cardigan.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 38m
£185–282
Drive 213.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Maidenhead to Cardigancar 213.5 mi
3h 52m
£53–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to St Clears Chemistbus 508
8h 21m
£137–188
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 16m
£138–197

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Distance: 233.4 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Maidenhead to Cardigan via Reading, Swansea, and Whitland in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to St Clears Chemist twice daily. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 5h 12m.

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