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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardigan to Paignton 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 Newton Abbottrain train
    7h 20m

  2. Drive  219.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardigan to Paigntoncar car 219.2 mi
    4h
    £55–79

  3. 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
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    8h 25m

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  • Distance: 251.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardigan to Paignton. However, you can take the bus to Carmarthen station, walk to Carmarthen, take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Newton Abbot, then take the train to Paignton. Alternatively, you can drive from Cardigan to Paignton in around 4h.

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