What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Cardigan?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cardigan is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Cardigan?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Preston to Cardigan?

The distance between Preston and Cardigan is 212 miles. The road distance is 168.7 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Cardigan without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs £50 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Cardigan?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Preston to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Cardigan bus from?

Preston to Cardigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Cardigan train from?

Preston to Cardigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Preston to Cardigan is to bus which takes 11h 7m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £180 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Preston to Cardigan bus arrive?

Preston to Cardigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.

Where does the Preston to Cardigan train arrive?

Preston to Cardigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Preston to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Cardigan is 169 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Preston to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 875+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Preston to Cardigan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
7h 21m
£53–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
11h 7m
£41–89
Drive 167.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Cardigancar 167.7 mi
4h 10m
£42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
8h 48m
£96–171
Train, bus via Bangor
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Llandudno Junctiontrain
3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
11h 58m
£52–87

Preston to Cardigan by train and bus

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7h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 210.9 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Finch Square C via Millennium Point, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Ship Inn via Crewe, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 8h 48m.

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