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 5h 30m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £192 for a 8h 27m 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 Cardiff, the bus ride to Cardigan takes 80 km and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 378 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 5h 30m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £192 for a 8h 27m 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 Cardiff, the bus ride to Cardigan takes 80 km and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 378 km.

Airports near Cardigan

Airlines serving Cardigan

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,435 reviews)
GOL
Good (687 reviews)
Vueling
Good (813 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (106 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (12 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cardigan

Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £140 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)
£79+
The Cliff Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£72+
The Angel Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£59+

Hiring a car in Cardigan

Hiring a car in Cardigan costs £50 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69.

Hiring a car in Cardigan costs £50 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69.