There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
8h 24m£74–131Drive 201.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wakefield to Cardigancar 201.4 mi
4h 28m£49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
11h 41m£52–126Train
- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
9h 7m£162–254
Wakefield to Cardigan by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Cardigan is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Finch Square C via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Wakefield and Cardigan is 231 miles. The road distance is 202.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 24m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Wakefield to Cardigan, including transfers.
Wakefield to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Wakefield to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Cardigan is to bus which takes 11h 41m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £160 - £260 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Finch Square C via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 11h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Ship Inn via Bristol Parkway, Cardiff Central, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 7m.
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Wakefield to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Wakefield to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Cardigan is 203 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Wakefield to Cardigan.
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