There are 6 ways to get from Wells to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain Bristol Temple Meads - Fishguard Harbour
5h 47m£120–183Drive 150.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wells to Cardigancar 150.7 mi
3h 4m£37–53Line 376 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from New Street to Christmas Stepsbus 374 / ...
- 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 54mLine 126 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Approachbus 126
- Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
8h 28mLine 376 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus 374 / ...
- 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 42mLine 376 bus, bus
- Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus 374 / ...
- 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 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
7h 54m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wells to Cardigan is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Wells to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Wells to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from New Street 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 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Wells to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Wells and Cardigan is 198 miles. The road distance is 151.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wells to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £120 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Wells to Cardigan, including transfers.
Wells to Cardigan bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from New Street station.
Wells to Cardigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Wells to Cardigan is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can line 376 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Wells, England and Cardigan, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwick 6 times a week. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Finch Square A via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 7h 54m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from New Street to Christmas Steps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Station Approach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from New Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from New Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
- 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
- Morris Travel
Bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Morris Travel
Bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Morris Travel
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Morris Travel
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Wells to Cardigan bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.
Wells to Cardigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Fishguard & Goodwick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wells to Cardigan is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Wells to Cardigan.
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