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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
    11h 8m

  2. Drive  300.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St Ives to Cardigancar car 300.1 mi
    5h 38m
    £74–107

  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 Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    15h 9m

  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 13m
    £134–242

  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 Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    11h 24m

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  • Distance: 354.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 8m

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 Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 15h 9m. 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 13m.

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