There are 5 ways to get from Cornwall to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
9h 52mDrive 261.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cornwall to Cardigancar 261.1 mi
4h 55m£65–94Bus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Sophia Gardensbus 216
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
12h 57mTrain, bus via Cardiff
- Take the train from Par to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
10h 14mTrain
- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
10h 15m£134–257
Cornwall to Cardigan by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Cardigan is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from El Joyita and arriving at Finch Square A via Lloyds Bank, Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange, Sophia Gardens and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Par, Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Cornwall and Cardigan is 318 miles. The road distance is 262.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Cornwall to Cardigan, including transfers.
Cornwall to Cardigan bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Cornwall to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Cardigan is to bus which takes 12h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £260 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a bus from El Joyita to Finch Square A via Lloyds Bank, Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange, Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 12h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luxulyan to Ship Inn via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 10h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Par to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £90–180
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- Website
- morristravel.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.morristravel.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.morristravel.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.morristravel.co.uk/
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cornwall to Cardigan bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.
Cornwall to Cardigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Cardigan is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Cornwall to Cardigan.
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