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How to get fromAberdeen to Porthcawlby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Aberdeen to Porthcawl by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ABZ - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    5h 35m
    £100–290

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 112
    15h 59m
    £80–124

  3. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain train
    10h 43m
    £176–302

  4. Drive  504 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Porthcawlcar car 504 mi
    9h 19m
    £125–180

  5. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ABZ - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    6h 40m
    £133–334

  6. Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ABZ - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain train
    6h 32m
    £149–457

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 45m
    £108–255

  8. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane INV - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 39m
    £85–248

  9. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ABZ - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Bridgendtrain train
    8h 16m
    £144–310

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Crewetrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    11h 56m
    £137–202

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    11h 57m
    £262–394

Aberdeen to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration10h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Northways via Haymarket, Crewe, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to John Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Millennium Point, Birmingham Coach Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 15h 59m.

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