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How to get fromCardigan to Bournemouthby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus bus 460
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 42m

  2. Drive  202.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardigan to Bournemouthcar car 202.3 mi
    4h 25m
    £51–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9bus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    10h 29m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus bus 460
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 45m

  5. Bus, train via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus bus 460
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Filton Abbey Woodtrain train
    3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Salisburytrain train
    8h 45m

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  • Distance: 294.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Finch Square A to Bournemouth Station via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 29m.

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