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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Bristol

    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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 13m

  2. Drive 197.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardigan to Exetercar car 197.5 mi
    3h 39m
    £49–71

  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 City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    9h 48m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Fishguard Harbour - Bristol Temple Meads
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 48m
    £93–179

  5. 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 Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 10m

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  • Distance: 223.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Finch Square A to Exeter via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea City Bus Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Finch Square C to Exeter St Davids via Fishguard & Goodwick Station, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 48m.

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