There are 4 ways to get from Slough 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- Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 45m£187–291Drive 217.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Slough to Cardigancar 217.5 mi
3h 55m£55–79Bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to St Clears Chemistbus 112 / ...
7h 45m£136–193Bus, train
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Clunderwentrain Crewe - Milford Haven / ...
9h 35m£138–197
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Slough to Cardigan is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Slough to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Slough to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Wellington Street Stop B and arriving at St Clears Chemist via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Slough to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Slough and arriving at Whitland via Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Slough and Cardigan is 241 miles. The road distance is 218.8 miles.
The best way to get from Slough to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £180 - £300.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Slough to Cardigan, including transfers.
Slough to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Slough to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Slough to Cardigan is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £180 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £130 - £200 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Slough, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Slough to Cardigan via Reading, Swansea, and Whitland in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington Street Stop B to Cardigan via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and St Clears Chemist in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Clunderwen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to St Clears Chemist
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Slough to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Slough to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slough to Cardigan is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Slough to Cardigan.
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