What is the cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Taunton?

The cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Taunton is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardigan to Taunton?

The fastest way to get from Cardigan to Taunton is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardigan and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Taunton. However, there are services departing from The Black Lion and arriving at County Hall via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cardigan and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Cardigan to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Clunderwen and arriving at Taunton via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Cardigan to Taunton?

The distance between Cardigan and Taunton is 199 miles. The road distance is 168.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardigan to Taunton without a car?

The best way to get from Cardigan to Taunton without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 50m and costs £140 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Cardigan to Taunton?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Cardigan to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardigan to Taunton bus from?

Cardigan to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Black Lion station.

Where do I catch the Cardigan to Taunton train from?

Cardigan to Taunton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Clunderwen station.

Train or bus from Cardigan to Taunton?

The best way to get from Cardigan to Taunton is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 50m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £130 - £180 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Cardigan to Taunton bus arrive?

Cardigan to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Cardigan to Taunton train arrive?

Cardigan to Taunton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Cardigan to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardigan to Taunton is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Cardigan to Taunton.

Where can I stay near Taunton?

There are 791+ hotels available in Taunton.

Cardigan to Taunton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Clunderwen to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
4h 50m
£149–224
Drive 167.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardigan to Tauntoncar 167.4 mi
3h 8m
£42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus Cp5
6h 25m
£133–171
Train
1. Take the train from Clunderwen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 36m
£154–225
Train #2
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 23m
£129–205

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Distance: 197.9 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cardigan to Taunton via Clunderwen, Cardiff Central, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardigan to County Hall via The Black Lion and Sophia Gardens in around 6h 25m.

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