The average bus between Thirsk and Porthcawl takes 17h 24m and the fastest bus takes 11h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thirsk to Porthcawl. 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 twice daily between Thirsk and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 6:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Station Road and take an average of 17h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Thirsk to Porthcawl? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Thirsk to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Thirsk station and arriving at Porthcawl station via Station Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 24m.
Thirsk to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Market Place station.
Thirsk to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
The distance between Thirsk and Porthcawl is 344.8 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to John Street via Station Road, Rougier Street, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 11h 23m.