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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

    best
    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 16m
    £45–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 202
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    10h 10m
    £37–74

  3. Drive 214 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Cardigancar car 214 mi
    3h 56m
    £52–75

  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 23m
    £61–123

Barnstaple to Cardigan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Cardigan, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Finch Square A via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 10h 10m.

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