There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train via Shrewsbury
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 18m£124–180Drive 163 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bolton to Cardigancar 163 mi
3h 52m£41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
10h 59m£107–153Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbourtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
7h 53m£183–277Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Clunderwentrain Cardiff Central - Milford Haven / ...
8h 7m£173–267
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Cardigan is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Bolton to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at Synod Inn via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Park Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Aberystwyth via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Bolton and Cardigan is 195 miles. The road distance is 164 miles.
The best way to get from Bolton to Cardigan without a car is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 7h 18m and costs £120 - £180.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Bolton to Cardigan, including transfers.
Bolton to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Bolton to Cardigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Bolton to Cardigan is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 7h 18m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £160 and takes 10h 59m.
What companies run services between Bolton, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Bolton to Cardigan via Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Cardigan via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 10h 59m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £95–160
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Clunderwen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Bolton to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bolton to Cardigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Cardigan is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Bolton to Cardigan.
There are 873+ hotels available in Cardigan.