Visiting Ceredigion

To get to Ceredigion, we recommend the following driving directions:

1. From Aberystwyth, take the A487 towards Cardigan for approximately 25 miles.
2. If coming from Cardiff or Swansea, take the M4 westbound to Carmarthen, then follow signs for Cardigan/Ceredigion.
3. If coming from England or the north, take the M6 to Birmingham, then the M5 towards Bristol. Follow signs for the A40 towards Carmarthen, then follow signs for Cardigan/Ceredigion.

If you prefer to travel by rail, there are several options:

1. From Aberystwyth, take the Cambrian Line towards Machynlleth, then change for connecting services towards Cardigan.
2. If coming from Swansea or Cardiff, take the main line to Carmarthen, then change for connecting services towards Cardigan.
3. If coming from England or the north, take the main line to Birmingham New Street, then change for services towards Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. From there, change for connecting services towards Cardigan.

We also recommend taking advantage of the beautiful scenery in the area by taking the coastal routes, such as the A487 or B4337. However, please be aware that these routes may take longer due to narrow lanes and slower speeds.

The closest airport to Ceredigion is Cardiff Airport, which is approximately 85 miles away. The best route to take from Cardiff Airport to Ceredigion is to follow the M4 westbound until you reach the exit for the A48, then follow this road north until you reach Ceredigion. Alternatively, you can take the train from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth, which is the largest town in Ceredigion.