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How to get fromBideford to Cardiganby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bideford to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    4. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    5. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    9h 40m

  2. Drive 222.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bideford to Cardigancar car 222.5 mi
    4h 7m
    £54–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    10h 41m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train
    10h
    £112–217

  5. Train, bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    10h 36m

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  • Distance: 276.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Bideford, England and Cardigan, Wales?

You can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Finch Square A via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 10h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Ship Inn via Bus Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 10h.

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