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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

    best
    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
    9h 40m
    £111–217

  2. Drive  222.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bideford to Cardigancar car 222.5 mi
    4h 7m
    £55–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    11h 30m

  4. Train, bus

    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 51m

  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 41m

Bideford to Cardigan by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Ship Inn via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Finch Square A via Bristol Bus Station, Swansea City Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 11h 30m.

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