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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    6h 35m

  2. Drive 196.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Cardigancar car 196.5 mi
    3h 38m
    £49–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    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 Rose and Crownbus bus 508 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    8h 55m

  4. Train, bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    7h 4m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Fishguard Harbour
    7h 10m
    £96–179

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  • Distance: 226.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Exeter to Finch Square A via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Ship Inn via Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 7h 10m.

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