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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at John Street via Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Bridgend via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Porthcawl?

The distance between Barnstaple and Porthcawl is 182 miles. The road distance is 146.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Barnstaple to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Porthcawl bus from?

Barnstaple to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Porthcawl train from?

Barnstaple to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Porthcawl train arrive?

Barnstaple to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Porthcawl is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Barnstaple to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 972+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Barnstaple to Porthcawl - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
4h 54m
£77–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
7h 2m
£33–75
Drive 145.9 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Porthcawlcar 145.9 mi
2h 38m
£36–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
6h 34m
£71–136

Barnstaple to Porthcawl by train and bus

116Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 180.9 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Northways via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to John Street via Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 7h 2m.

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