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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    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 Plymouthtrain train
    7h 28m

  2. Drive 240.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardigan to Plymouthcar car 240.4 mi
    4h 21m
    £59–85

  3. Bus, train via Newport

    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus bus 460
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    9h 52m

  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 Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    8h 3m
    £118–224

  5. Bus, train #2

    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 Plymouthtrain train
    8h 12m

  6. 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 Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    10h 42m

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  • Distance: 274.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Finch Square C to Plymouth via Fishguard & Goodwick Station, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Finch Square A to Plymouth Coach Station via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 42m.

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