What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Finch Square A via Heathrow Terminal 5, Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Cardigan?

The distance between Bournemouth and Cardigan is 257 miles. The road distance is 206.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Cardigan without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 5m and costs £90 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan?

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Cardigan bus from?

Bournemouth to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Cardigan bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Cardigan is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Bournemouth to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 891+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Bournemouth to Cardigan - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
9h 5m
£94–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
11h 23m
£36–144
Drive 204.9 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Cardigancar 204.9 mi
4h 16m
£51–73

Bournemouth to Cardigan by train and bus

71Weekly Services

9h 5mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Cardigan.

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Distance: 255.5 mi
Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Finch Square A via Heathrow Terminal 5, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 11h 23m.

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