There are 5 ways to get from Exeter St Davids to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train via Swansea
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain
5h 39m£179–266Drive 196.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter St Davids to Cardigancar 196.4 mi
3h 42m£49–70Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Clears Chemistbus 112 / ...
7h 17m£129–179Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 58m£178–256Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
6h 53m£137–229
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter St Davids to Cardigan is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter St Davids to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter St Davids to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at St Clears Chemist via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter St Davids to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Whitland via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Exeter St Davids and Cardigan is 229 miles. The road distance is 197.5 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter St Davids to Cardigan without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 39m and costs £170 - £270.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Exeter St Davids to Cardigan, including transfers.
Exeter St Davids to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter St Davids to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter St Davids to Cardigan is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 39m and costs £170 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £120 - £180 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Exeter St Davids, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Cardigan via Bristol Parkway, Swansea, and Whitland in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Exeter St Davids to Cardigan via Bampfylde Street, Sophia Gardens, and St Clears Chemist in around 7h 17m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to St Clears Chemist
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter St Davids to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Exeter St Davids to Cardigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter St Davids to Cardigan is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Exeter St Davids to Cardigan.
There are 873+ hotels available in Cardigan.