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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Cardigan is to train and bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £130 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Earl Street and arriving at Finch Square A via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Cardigan?

The distance between Maidstone and Cardigan is 301 miles. The road distance is 276.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £130 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Maidstone to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Cardigan bus from?

Maidstone to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Cardigan is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £130 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Maidstone to Cardigan bus arrive?

Maidstone to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Cardigan is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Maidstone to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 828+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Maidstone to Cardigan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swansea
3. Take the train from Swansea to Whitland
7h 4m
£135–296
Train, bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newhall St
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CT5
11h 5m
£41–130
Drive 275.1 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Cardigan275.1 mi
4h 52m
£68–98
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthen
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A460
8h 34m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crown508
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A460
12h 21m

Maidstone to Cardigan by train, foot, and bus

48Weekly Services

11h 5mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Maidstone to Cardigan.

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Distance: 298.9 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Cardigan via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Swansea, and Whitland in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Earl Street to Finch Square A via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 12h 21m.

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