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How to get fromCornwall to Cardiganby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Swansea

    best
    1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    4. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain train
    8h 50m
    £216–334

  2. Drive  261.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cornwall to Cardigancar car 261.1 mi
    4h 55m
    £65–94

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    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 St Clears Chemistbus bus 112 / ...
    11h 21m
    £141–211

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train Penzance - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Whitlandtrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
    9h 10m
    £213–323

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train Penzance - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    10h 5m
    £172–296

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  • Distance: 316.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Cardigan via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, Swansea, and Whitland in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Cardigan via Bus Station, Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and St Clears Chemist in around 11h 21m.

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