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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    10h 4m

  2. Drive 301.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penzance to Cardigancar car 301.6 mi
    5h 37m
    £74–107

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus bus Fal
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Sophia Gardensbus bus 216
    4. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus bus 112
    5. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    13h 35m

  4. Train, bus via Plymouth

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    4. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    5. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    10h 21m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train
    10h 45m
    £153–291

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  • Distance: 356.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Finch Square A via Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange, Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 13h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penzance to Ship Inn via Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 10h 45m.

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