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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £28 - £65 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at John Street via Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Bridgend via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Porthcawl?

The distance between Birmingham and Porthcawl is 145 miles. The road distance is 129.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Birmingham to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Porthcawl bus from?

Birmingham to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Porthcawl train from?

Birmingham to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Porthcawl is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Birmingham to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Birmingham to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Birmingham to Porthcawl train arrive?

Birmingham to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Porthcawl is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Birmingham to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 963+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Birmingham to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 63 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 12m
£70–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 112
4h 21m
£28–62
Drive 128.8 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Porthcawlcar 128.8 mi
2h 21m
£32–46
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
3h 53m
£62–85
Train, line 63 bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Bridgendtrain
3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus 63 / ...
4h 53m
£51–103

Birmingham to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 144.6 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Northways via Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeon twice daily. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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