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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardigan to Taunton 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 Tauntontrain train
    5h 40m

  2. Drive  167.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardigan to Tauntoncar car 167.4 mi
    3h 8m
    £42–60

  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 Sophia Gardensbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus bus Cp5
    7h 51m

  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 Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 17m
    £71–124

  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 Tauntontrain train
    6h 27m

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Synod Inn to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    7h 56m

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  • Distance: 192.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Finch Square A to County Hall via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9, Rose and Crown, and Sophia Gardens in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Finch Square C to Taunton via Fishguard & Goodwick Station, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 17m.

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