There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Take the train from Swansea to Whitland
7h 22m£162–312Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CT5
11h 40m£34–86Drive 201.4 mi
- Drive from Wakefield to Cardigan201.4 mi
4h 27m£50–71Train, bus
- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CT5
8h 16m£48–129
Wakefield to Cardigan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Cardigan is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 27m 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 40m.
The distance between Wakefield and Cardigan is 336 miles. The road distance is 202.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs £160 - £320.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Wakefield to Cardigan, including transfers.
Wakefield to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Cardigan is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs £160 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 11h 40m.
Wakefield to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Cardigan is 203 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Wakefield to Cardigan.
What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Cardigan via Bristol Parkway, Swansea, and Whitland in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, 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 40m.
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–170
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
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