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How to get fromPaignton to Cardiganby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Paignton to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot 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 Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus 460
    7h 49m
    £84–227

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bus Stationbus bus 102
    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 112 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    9h 50m
    £32–73

  3. Drive 218.3 mi

    1. Drive from Paignton to Cardigancar car 218.3 mi
    3h 58m
    £54–77

  4. Train, bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    9h 12m
    £56–131

Paignton to Cardigan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Great Western Road to Finch Square A via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 9h 50m.

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