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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 36m
    £103–295

  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 Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    15h 6m
    £86–174

  3. Train via Crewe

    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
    11h
    £192–357

  4. Drive 504 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Porthcawlcar car 504 mi
    9h 18m
    £123–178

  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
    £141–329

  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 43m
    £158–537

  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 55m
    £117–280

  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 34m
    £95–270

  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 24m
    £149–345

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    11h 28m
    £327–468

  11. Train #2

    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 / ...
    12h 4m
    £174–296

Aberdeen to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket£192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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 11h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to John Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 15h 6m.

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