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How to get fromBanbury to Porthcawlby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Banbury to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bridgendtrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 36m
    £81–157

  2. Drive 125.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Banbury to Porthcawlcar car 125.2 mi
    2h 31m
    £31–44

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from West Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus 801
    2. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    7h 22m
    £32–58

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    5h 34m
    £84–125

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Calthorpe Street to Magdalen Street Eastbus bus S4
    2. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Lhr / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 201 / ...
    8h 14m
    £46–95

Banbury to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Banbury, England and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a train from Banbury to Northways via Reading, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calthorpe Street to John Street via Magdalen Street East, Queens Lane, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 14m.

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