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How to get fromBelfast to Porthcawlby plane, train, bus, ferry, busferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Porthcawl by plane, train, bus, ferry, busferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train, bus

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    2. Take the train from Rhoose to Bridgendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus
    4h 40m
    £71–198

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    7h 30m
    £46–298

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bridgendtrain train
    14h 41m
    £85–157

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 14 to Wexford Stnbus bus 740
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Bridgendtrain train
    17h 7m
    £103–368

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    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
    17h 46m

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus
    5h 32m
    £67–180

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    6h 21m
    £108–284

  8. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    6h 46m
    £107–229

  9. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BHD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    5h 7m
    £70–220

  10. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    15h 3m
    £130–229

  11. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Porthcawlcar car
    9h 58m
    £126–368

Belfast to Porthcawl by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration14h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 276.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Porthcawl, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Porthcawl. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 905 bus to Rhoose station, walk to Rhoose, take the train to Bridgend, walk to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5, then take the bus to Porthcawl Metrolink 4. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Northways via Dublin Connolly, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 14h 41m.

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