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 Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Finch Square A via Tresillian Way and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

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 16m.

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 16m and costs £160 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus 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 16m and costs £160 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Swindon to Cardigan bus arrive?

Swindon to Cardigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff - North Road 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 863+ hotels available in Cardigan.

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There are 3 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 - Milford Haven / ...
4h 16m
£163–229
Drive 160.4 mi
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1. Drive from Swindon to Cardigancar 160.4 mi
3h 2m
£40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cardiff - North Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
7h 49m

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Distance: 180.6 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Finch Square A via Cardiff - North Road, Tresillian Way, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 7h 49m.

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