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How to get fromSt Ives to Cardiganby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via Plymouth

    best
    1. Take the train from St Erth 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 38m

  2. Drive 300.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St Ives to Cardigancar car 300.1 mi
    5h 38m
    £74–106

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Bus Stationbus bus 14
    2. Take the bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 202 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    14h 45m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from St Erth 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
    11h 12m
    £149–292

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hayle 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
    11h 22m

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  • Distance: 354.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 38m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and Cardigan, Wales?

You can take a bus from The Terrace to Finch Square A via Truro, Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 14h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Ship Inn via St Erth, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 11h 12m.

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