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How to get fromExeter to Cardiganby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    7h 2m

  2. Drive  196.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Cardigancar car 196.5 mi
    3h 38m
    £49–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    8h 34m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Fishguard Harbour
    7h 10m
    £84–145

  5. Train, bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    7h 17m

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  • Distance: 226.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Finch Square A via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Ship Inn via Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 7h 10m.

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