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How to get fromCardigan to St Ivesby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train via Plymouth

    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
    5. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain train
    10h 14m

  2. Drive  301 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardigan to St Ivescar car 301 mi
    5h 38m
    £74–107

  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 Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Terracebus bus 14
    14h 35m

  4. 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 Hayletrain train
    10h 44m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain train
    10h 51m
    £134–242

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  • Distance: 351.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 14m

What companies run services between Cardigan, Wales and St Ives, Cornwall, England?

You can take a bus from Finch Square A to The Terrace via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 14h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Finch Square C to St Ives (Cornwall) via Fishguard & Goodwick Station, Fishguard & Goodwick, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 10h 51m.

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