There are 5 ways to get from Taunton to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train via Swansea
best- Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain
5h 13m£166–243Drive 166.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Taunton to Cardigancar 166.4 mi
3h 7m£42–60Bus
- Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Clears Chemistbus 112 / ...
6h 1m£123–170Train
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 28m£165–233Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
6h 23m£124–206
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Cardigan is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Taunton to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Taunton to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from County Hall and arriving at St Clears Chemist via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Whitland via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Taunton and Cardigan is 198 miles. The road distance is 167.4 miles.
The best way to get from Taunton to Cardigan without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 13m and costs £160 - £250.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Taunton to Cardigan, including transfers.
Taunton to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
Taunton to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Taunton to Cardigan is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 13m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £120 - £170 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Taunton, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Taunton to Cardigan via Bristol Parkway, Swansea, and Whitland in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Cardigan via Sophia Gardens and St Clears Chemist in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to St Clears Chemist
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Taunton to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Taunton to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Cardigan is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Taunton to Cardigan.
There are 875+ hotels available in Cardigan.