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 14m.

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 14m 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 5m.

How far is it from Poole to Cardigan?

The distance between Poole and Cardigan is 263 miles. The road distance is 199 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 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.

Train or bus from Poole to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Poole to Cardigan is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £220 and takes 9h 22m.

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 14m to drive from Poole to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 898+ hotels available in Cardigan.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
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 47m
Drive 197.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Cardigancar 197.9 mi
4h 14m
£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 5m
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
9h 22m
£106–216

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Poole to Cardigan.

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Distance: 261.2 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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Ship Inn via Southampton Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 9h 22m.

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