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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Cardigan is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Finch Square A via Sophia Gardens and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Whitland via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Swindon to Cardigan?

The distance between Swindon and Cardigan is 182 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £160 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Swindon to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Cardigan bus from?

Swindon to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Cardigan train from?

Swindon to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Swindon to Cardigan is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £160 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Swindon to Cardigan bus arrive?

Swindon to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Swindon to Cardigan train arrive?

Swindon to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Cardigan is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Swindon to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 873+ hotels available in Cardigan.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
4h 18m
£163–229
Drive 160.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Cardigancar 160.4 mi
3h 2m
£40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
7h 19m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Swanseatrain
2. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
5h 38m

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Distance: 180.6 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Cardigan via Swansea and Whitland in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Finch Square A via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 7h 19m.

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