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How to get fromMatlock to Cardiganby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train via Cardiff

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    1. Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Clunderwentrain train Cardiff Central - Milford Haven / ...
    8h 5m
    £188–276

  2. Drive  181.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Matlock to Cardigancar car 181.9 mi
    4h 11m
    £46–66

  3. Bus, line 58 bus, line 38 bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus bus Tp
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus bus 58
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 38
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Park Avenue to Synod Innbus bus T1x
    7. Take the taxi from Synod Inn to Cardigantaxi taxi
    10h 6m
    £120–165

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard Harbourtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
    9h 30m
    £201–296

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    11h 6m
    £107–153

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  • Distance: 280.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Matlock to Cardigan via Derby, Cardiff Central, and Clunderwen in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Causeway Lane to Cardigan via Sheffield Interchange/E2, Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 11h 6m.

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