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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Fishguard Harbour
    2. Take the bus from Fishguard & Goodwick Station to Ship Innbus bus T5
    5h 13m
    £55–87

  2. Drive  131.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bristol to Cardigancar car 131.9 mi
    2h 35m
    £33–47

  3. Train, bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Synod Innbus bus T1c
    6h 46m

  4. Train, bus via Carmarthen

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    5h 16m

  5. Train, bus via Cardiff #2

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    5h 37m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    6h 54m

Bristol to Cardigan by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Finch Square A via Swansea City Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 6h 54m.

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