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

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

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  1. Train via Aberystwyth

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    7h 1m
    £120–183

  2. Drive  167.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Cardigancar car 167.7 mi
    4h 11m
    £42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    10h 46m
    £105–148

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Whitlandtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    7h 11m
    £184–277

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbourtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
    8h 27m
    £189–289

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  • Distance: 202.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Cardigan via Crewe, Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cardigan via Millennium Point, Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 10h 46m.

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