The average bus between Bristol and Porthcothan takes 9h 52m and the fastest bus takes 6h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Porthcothan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Bristol and Porthcothan. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 1:00 PM which arrives into Porthcothan at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 38m • 1 change

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18h 15m • 1 change

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18h 15m • 1 change

6h 38m • 1 change

7h 1m • 1 change
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18h 15m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Porthcothan. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Porthcothan station via Newquay Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
Bristol to Porthcothan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Porthcothan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newquay Bus Station.
The distance between Bristol and Porthcothan is 199.4 km. The road distance is 294 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newquay Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 4h 35m. National Express also services this route twice daily.