There are 5 ways to get from Winchester to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Winchester to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain
5h 54m£195–287Drive 197.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winchester to Cardigancar 197.7 mi
4h 2m£49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Worthy Lane Coach Park to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Clears Chemistbus 112 / ...
7h 6m£132–184Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
7h 15m£180–269Train via Cardiff #2
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
8h 9m£139–242
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winchester to Cardigan is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Winchester to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Winchester to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Worthy Lane Coach Park and arriving at St Clears Chemist via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Winchester and arriving at Whitland via Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Winchester and Cardigan is 257 miles. The road distance is 198.9 miles.
The best way to get from Winchester to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £190 - £290.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Winchester to Cardigan, including transfers.
Winchester to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Worthy Lane Coach Park station.
Winchester to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Winchester station.
The best way to get from Winchester to Cardigan is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £190 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £130 - £190 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Winchester, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Winchester to Cardigan via Reading, Swansea, and Whitland in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Worthy Lane Coach Park to Cardigan via Sophia Gardens and St Clears Chemist in around 7h 6m.
Train from Winchester to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Worthy Lane Coach Park to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to St Clears Chemist
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Winchester to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Winchester to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winchester to Cardigan is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Winchester to Cardigan.
There are 873+ hotels available in Cardigan.