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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Cardigan is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Northcote Road and arriving at Finch Square C via Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Whitland via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Rugby to Cardigan?

The distance between Rugby and Cardigan is 252 miles. The road distance is 178.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £180 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Rugby to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Cardigan bus from?

Rugby to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Cardigan train from?

Rugby to Cardigan train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Rugby to Cardigan is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £180 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Rugby to Cardigan bus arrive?

Rugby to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Rugby to Cardigan train arrive?

Rugby to Cardigan train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Cardigan is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Rugby to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 873+ hotels available in Cardigan.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Whitlandtrain
6h 52m
£184–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
9h 54m
£27–46
Drive 177.8 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Cardigancar 177.8 mi
3h 58m
£44–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus T5
7h 32m
£54–101

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Distance: 250.7 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Cardigan via Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, and Whitland in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northcote Road to Finch Square C via Transport Museum, Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 9h 54m.

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