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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Porthcawl is to bus via Cardiff which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from St Paul's Square and arriving at John Street via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Bridgend via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Bedford to Porthcawl?

The distance between Bedford and Porthcawl is 226 miles. The road distance is 169.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Bedford to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Porthcawl bus from?

Bedford to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Paul's Square station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Porthcawl train from?

Bedford to Porthcawl train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Bedford to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Bedford to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Bedford to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Porthcawl train arrive?

Bedford to Porthcawl train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Porthcawl is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Bedford to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 963+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Bedford to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 20m
£100–203
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
9h 46m
£37–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
7h 23m
£82–147
Drive 168.2 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Porthcawlcar 168.2 mi
3h 23m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Airport Bus Stationbus Mk1
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
8h 16m
£42–98

Bedford to Porthcawl by bus and train

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 224.5 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Northways via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul's Square to John Street via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 16m.

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