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

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There are 6 ways to get from Plymouth to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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 55m

  2. Drive  239 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plymouth to Cardigancar car 239 mi
    4h 20m
    £61–87

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    9h 59m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Fishguard Harbour
    8h 10m
    £105–183

  5. Train, bus via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    9h 20m

  6. Bus via Swansea

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Airport to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    10h 48m

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  • Distance: 278 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Finch Square A via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plymouth to Ship Inn via Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 8h 10m.

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