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How to get fromColchester to Cardiganby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain train
    6h 48m
    £224–343

  2. Drive  287.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colchester to Cardigancar car 287.2 mi
    6h 10m
    £72–103

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus bus 816
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    12h 4m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    8h 19m

  5. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    13h 1m
    £120–194

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  • Distance: 313.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Cardigan via Stratford, London Paddington, Swansea, and Whitland in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Finch Square A via London Victoria, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 12h 4m.

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