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How to get fromManchester to Cardiganby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via Shrewsbury

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    6h 32m
    £60–105

  2. Drive 164.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Cardigancar car 164.7 mi
    3h 43m
    £40–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    9h 31m
    £46–108

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthentrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    7h 20m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
    7h 45m
    £117–193

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  • Distance: 190.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard & Goodwick twice daily. Tickets cost £110–190 and the journey takes 5h 54m.

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