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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    9h 11m

  2. Drive  200.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Cardigancar car 200.9 mi
    4h 9m
    £50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp3
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    11h 51m

  4. Train, bus via Reading

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    9h 12m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train
    9h 30m
    £95–175

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  • Distance: 261.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Finch Square A via Bournemouth Station, Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 11h 51m. 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 30m.

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