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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Severn Tunnel Junction to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Fishguard Harbour
    5h 18m
    £148–199

  2. Drive  128.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portishead to Cardigancar car 128.7 mi
    2h 30m
    £32–46

  3. Train, bus via Swansea

    1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    2. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    6h 33m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    8h 22m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare 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
    8h 14m

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Synod Innbus bus T1c
    9h 23m

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  • Distance: 182.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Severn Tunnel Junction to Fishguard & Goodwick 6 times a week. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Combe Road to Finch Square A via Bristol Bus Station, Swansea City Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 8h 22m.

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