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

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    2. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus 460
    5h 41m

  2. Drive  198.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Cardigancar car 198.7 mi
    3h 42m
    £50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    8h 26m

  4. Train, bus via Newport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    6h 11m

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  • Distance: 220.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Finch Square A via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 8h 26m.

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