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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cardigan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cardigan

With a population of 5.301, Cardigan is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cardigan to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Cardigan

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ferry Inn (Poppit Road) and Mannucci’s Italian Restaurant (1 High St) are great picks.

When to visit Cardigan

Cardigan in November
Estimated hotel price
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cardigan in November
Estimated hotel price
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cardigan

Plane

Although Cardigan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Swansea Fairwood Comm (SWS), which is located 67 km from Cardigan. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cardigan, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Cardigan to London takes 4h 40m and costs around £55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £263 for a 8h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cardigan is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 318 km from Cardigan. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cardigan using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cardigan takes 394 km and will cost you around £23. From London, the ticket costs about £54 for a journey of 443 km.

Plane

Although Cardigan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Swansea Fairwood Comm (SWS), which is located 67 km from Cardigan. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cardigan, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Cardigan to London takes 4h 40m and costs around £55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £263 for a 8h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cardigan is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 318 km from Cardigan. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cardigan using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cardigan takes 394 km and will cost you around £23. From London, the ticket costs about £54 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Cardigan

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
SWSSwansea Fairwood Comm

Airlines serving Cardigan

KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,115 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,150 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,154 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,817 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (628 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,085 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,170 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (268 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cardigan

Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £162 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cardigan

Most booked hotels in Cardigan

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Flambards Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Gwbert Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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The Cliff Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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The Angel Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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The Penrallt Country House Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£108+
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Hiring a car in Cardigan

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Cardigan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.16 and £21.55.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Cardigan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.16 and £21.55.

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