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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 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 Whitlandtrain train
    9h 46m
    £232–363

  2. Drive  300.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St Ives to Cardigancar car 300.1 mi
    5h 38m
    £75–108

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Clears Chemistbus bus 112 / ...
    13h 32m
    £146–216

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Hayle to Cardiff Centraltrain train Penzance - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Whitlandtrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
    10h 5m
    £233–353

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Railway Stationbus bus 14
    2. Take the train from Truro to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    12h 12m
    £182–316

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  • Distance: 355.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 46m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cardigan via St Erth, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, Swansea, and Whitland in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Cardigan via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and St Clears Chemist in around 13h 32m.

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