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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Cardigan is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Cardigan is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Finch Square A via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Penzance to Cardigan?

The distance between Penzance and Cardigan is 359 miles. The road distance is 303.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Penzance to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Cardigan bus from?

Penzance to Cardigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Cardigan train from?

Penzance to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Penzance to Cardigan is to bus which takes 12h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £290 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Penzance to Cardigan bus arrive?

Penzance to Cardigan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Cardigan train arrive?

Penzance to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Cardigan is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Penzance to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 884+ hotels available in Cardigan.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
10h 4m
Drive 301.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penzance to Cardigancar 301.6 mi
5h 37m
£74–107
Bus
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
12h 22m
Train, bus via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
4. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
5. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
10h 11m
Train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
10h 45m
£152–289

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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 Penzance Bus Station to Finch Square A via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 12h 22m. 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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