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
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cardigan in November
Estimated hotel price
£53
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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cardigan, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Cardigan to London takes 2h 46m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £194 for a 12h 40m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cardigan, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cardigan takes 225 km and will cost you around £6. From London, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 386 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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cardigan, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Cardigan to London takes 2h 46m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £194 for a 12h 40m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cardigan, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cardigan takes 225 km and will cost you around £6. From London, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Cardigan

Airlines serving Cardigan

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,451 reviews)
GOL
Good (681 reviews)
Vueling
Good (811 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (94 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (103 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cardigan

Average rates range from around £118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £136 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cardigan

Most booked hotels in Cardigan

Gwbert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£96+
Rooms at The Highcliffe
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£84+
The Cliff Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£63+
The Angel Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£59+

Hiring a car in Cardigan

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68.