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
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cardigan in November
Estimated hotel price
£52
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 Liverpool takes 4h 55m and costs around £53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £367 for a 8h 56m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Cardigan takes 89 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 209 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 Liverpool takes 4h 55m and costs around £53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £367 for a 8h 56m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Cardigan takes 89 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Cardigan

Airlines serving Cardigan

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (761 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,438 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,398 reviews)
GOL
Good (697 reviews)
Vueling
Good (799 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (160 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (497 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (99 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (9 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cardigan

Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £133 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)
£97+
Rooms at The Highcliffe
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£75+
The Cliff Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£67+
The Angel Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£60+

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 £17.80 and £23.73.

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 £17.80 and £23.73.