What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Finch Square A via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Whitland via Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Cardigan?

The distance between Bournemouth and Cardigan is 299 miles. The road distance is 203.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Cardigan without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £220 - £350.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Cardigan bus from?

Bournemouth to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Cardigan train from?

Bournemouth to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £220 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Cardigan bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Cardigan train arrive?

Bournemouth to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Cardigan is 203 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Bournemouth to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 882+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Bournemouth to Cardigan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain
6h 40m
£223–345
Drive 202.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Cardigancar 202.3 mi
4h 24m
£50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
11h 30m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
8h 51m

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan.

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Distance: 297.1 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Cardigan via Reading, Swansea, and Whitland in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Finch Square A via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 11h 30m.

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