There are 4 ways to get from Looe to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- 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 30m£62–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station 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
11h 46m£39–76Drive 257.4 mi
- Drive from Looe to Cardigancar 257.4 mi
4h 41m£63–91Train, bus via Cardiff
- Take the train from Liskeard to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
10h 20m£109–216
Looe to Cardigan by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Looe to Cardigan is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Looe to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Looe to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Finch Square A via Plymouth Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
The distance between Looe and Cardigan is 305 miles. The road distance is 258.9 miles.
The best way to get from Looe to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 30m and costs £60 - £220.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Looe to Cardigan, including transfers.
Looe to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Looe to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Yes, the driving distance between Looe to Cardigan is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Looe to Cardigan.
There are 791+ hotels available in Cardigan.
What companies run services between Looe, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a bus from The Square to Finch Square A via Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 11h 46m.
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £70–85
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £90–130
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–14
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Liskeard to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £95–180
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £95–120
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £120–180
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–28
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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