There are 4 ways to get from Matlock to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Derby 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 3m£86–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
11h 21m£44–108Drive 181.9 mi
- Drive from Matlock to Cardigancar 181.9 mi
4h 11m£45–65Train
- Take the train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain Bristol Temple Meads - Fishguard Harbour / ...
9h 38m£136–217
Matlock to Cardigan by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Cardigan is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Matlock to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Matlock to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Causeway Lane and arriving at Finch Square C via Sheffield Interchange/E2, Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Derby and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Matlock and Cardigan is 229 miles. The road distance is 182.9 miles.
The best way to get from Matlock to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 3m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Matlock to Cardigan, including transfers.
Matlock to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Matlock to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Matlock to Cardigan is to bus which takes 11h 21m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £220 and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Matlock, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a bus from Causeway Lane to Finch Square C via Sheffield Interchange/E2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 11h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matlock to Ship Inn via Derby, Newport (S Wales), Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Matlock to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Matlock to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matlock to Cardigan is 183 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Matlock to Cardigan.
There are 899+ hotels available in Cardigan.