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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cardigan is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Finch Square A via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Reading to Cardigan?

The distance between Reading and Cardigan is 223 miles. The road distance is 199.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £110 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Reading to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Cardigan bus from?

Reading to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Train or bus from Reading to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Reading to Cardigan is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £110 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Reading to Cardigan bus arrive?

Reading to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.

Can I drive from Reading to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Cardigan is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Reading to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 832+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Reading to Cardigan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to SwanseaLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Swansea to WhitlandCardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
4h 39m
£114–306
Drive 198.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Cardigan198.7 mi
3h 39m
£49–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crown508
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A460
8h 20m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CT5
8h 23m
£65–172

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Reading to Cardigan.

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Distance: 221.8 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Cardigan via Swansea and Whitland in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, 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 20m.

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