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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardigan to Poole 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 Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain train
    8h 4m

  2. Drive 198.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardigan to Poolecar car 198.1 mi
    4h 17m
    £49–71

  3. Bus, train via Bristol

    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 Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bus Stationbus bus X6
    10h 40m

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  • Distance: 259.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardigan to Poole. However, you can take the bus to Carmarthen station, walk to Carmarthen, take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Southampton Central, then take the train to Poole. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Finch Square A to Bus Station via Carmarthen station, Carmarthen, Bristol Temple Meads, Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SA, and Meeting House Lane in around 10h 40m.

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