There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
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 Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus 460
6h 54m£99–225Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- 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
8h 33m£43–60Drive 196.5 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Cardigancar 196.5 mi
3h 37m£48–70Train, bus via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
7h 35m£95–197
Exeter to Cardigan by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cardigan is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Finch Square A via Sophia Gardens and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Exeter and Cardigan is 227 miles. The road distance is 197.7 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs £95 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Exeter to Cardigan, including transfers.
Exeter to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Cardigan is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Exeter to Cardigan.
There are 863+ hotels available in Cardigan.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Finch Square A via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 8h 33m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–65
- 1st Class
- £75–110
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–85
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £18–23
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £25–35
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £12–18
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–45
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardigan Rugby Club
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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