There are 6 ways to get from Portishead to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Severn Tunnel Junction to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain Bristol Temple Meads - Fishguard Harbour
5h 18m£106–157Drive 128.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portishead to Cardigancar 128.7 mi
2h 30m£32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 508 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
7h 36mTrain, bus via Swansea
- 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
6h 12mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Yatton to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
7h 19mBus, train
- Take the bus from Combe Road to Bus Stationbus X4
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
7h 51m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portishead to Cardigan is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Portishead to Cardigan is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portishead to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Combe Road and arriving at Finch Square A via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Portishead to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Severn Tunnel Junction and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Portishead and Cardigan is 183 miles. The road distance is 129.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portishead to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Portishead to Cardigan, including transfers.
Portishead to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Portishead to Cardigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Severn Tunnel Junction station.
The best way to get from Portishead to Cardigan is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Portishead, England and Cardigan, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Severn Tunnel Junction to Fishguard & Goodwick 6 times a week. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Combe Road to Finch Square A via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Severn Tunnel Junction to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Yatton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- Website
- morristravel.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.morristravel.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.morristravel.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.morristravel.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.morristravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Combe Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
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More Questions & Answers
Portishead to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Portishead to Cardigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Fishguard & Goodwick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portishead to Cardigan is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Portishead to Cardigan.
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