What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Cardigan?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cardigan is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Cardigan?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Finch Square A via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

How far is it from Poole to Cardigan?

The distance between Poole and Cardigan is 303 miles. The road distance is 199.2 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Cardigan without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus via Reading which takes 8h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Poole to Cardigan?

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Poole to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Cardigan bus from?

Poole to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Poole to Cardigan bus arrive?

Poole to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Poole to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Cardigan is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Poole to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 871+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Poole to Cardigan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus 460
8h 47m
Drive 198.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Cardigancar 198.1 mi
4h 15m
£50–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
11h 16m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
8h 48m

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Distance: 301.5 mi
Duration: 8h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Finch Square A via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 11h 16m.

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