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How to get fromCardigan to Bournemouthby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardigan to Bournemouth by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus bus 460
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 43m

  2. Drive 202.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardigan to Bournemouthcar car 202.3 mi
    4h 26m
    £49–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9bus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Sarn Odeonbus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    10h 31m

  4. Bus, train via Reading

    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus bus 460
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 49m

  5. Bus, train via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus bus 460
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain train
    8h 35m

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  • Distance: 253.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Finch Square A to Bournemouth Station via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Sarn Odeon, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 31m.

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