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How to get fromBarnstaple to Cardiganby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus 460
    8h 31m
    £48–124

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from County Hall 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
    10h 17m
    £49–86

  3. Drive 214 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Cardigancar car 214 mi
    3h 56m
    £53–76

  4. Train, bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    9h 42m
    £61–123

Barnstaple to Cardigan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Cardigan, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Finch Square A via County Hall, Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 10h 17m.

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