There are 5 ways to get from Painswick to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Neathtrain
- Take the train from Neath to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
6h 48m£71–138Train, bus via Newport
cheapest- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
7h 31m£28–72Bus
- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp9
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
9h 9m£33–47Drive 134.9 mi
- Drive from Painswick to Cardigancar 134.9 mi
3h 15m£33–47Train, bus via Swansea
- Take the train from Gloucester to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus 460
6h 55m£39–95
Painswick to Cardigan by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Painswick to Cardigan is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Painswick to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Painswick to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from St Mary's Church and arriving at Finch Square A via Royal Well Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Painswick and Cardigan is 185 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.
The best way to get from Painswick to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 48m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Painswick to Cardigan, including transfers.
Painswick to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.
Painswick to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Yes, the driving distance between Painswick to Cardigan is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Painswick to Cardigan.
There are 865+ hotels available in Cardigan.
What companies run services between Painswick, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a bus from St Mary's Church to Finch Square A via Promenade, Royal Well Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 9h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Stroud (Glos) to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £55–70
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £75–110
Train from Neath to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–19
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Gloucester to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–14
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £34–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Neath to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardigan Rugby Club
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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