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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Southampton

    best
    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 Moreton (Dorset)train train
    9h

  2. Drive  192.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardigan to Dorsetcar car 192.4 mi
    4h 13m
    £48–69

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus bus 460
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus Cr5
    11h 38m

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus bus 460
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    10h 11m

  5. Bus, train #3

    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 Westbury (Wilts)train train
    4. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain train
    10h 21m

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  • Distance: 281.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h

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

There is no direct connection from Cardigan to Dorset. However, you can take the bus to Carmarthen station, walk to Carmarthen, take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Southampton Central, take the train to Moreton (Dorset), then take the taxi to Dorset. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Finch Square A to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Carmarthen station, Carmarthen, Bristol Temple Meads, Temple Meads Stn, Bus Station, Bus Station, and South Station in around 11h 38m.

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