What is the cheapest way to get from Bangor to Porthcawl?

The cheapest way to get from Bangor to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 4h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bangor to Porthcawl?

The fastest way to get from Bangor to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bangor and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Bangor to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Ffordd Deiniol and arriving at John Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Bangor to Porthcawl?

The distance between Bangor and Porthcawl is 237 miles. The road distance is 165.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bangor to Porthcawl without a car?

The best way to get from Bangor to Porthcawl without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h and costs £85 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Bangor to Porthcawl?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Bangor to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bangor to Porthcawl bus from?

Bangor to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Ffordd Deiniol station.

Where does the Bangor to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Bangor to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.

Can I drive from Bangor to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Bangor to Porthcawl is 165 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Bangor to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 956+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Bangor to Porthcawl - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bangor to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
6h
£86–140
Drive 164.1 mi
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1. Drive from Bangor to Porthcawlcar 164.1 mi
4h 2m
£40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ffordd Deiniol to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
9h 17m

Bangor to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 235.7 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a bus from Ffordd Deiniol to John Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 17m.

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