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How to get fromBlackpool to Porthcawlby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    6h 14m
    £78–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    8h 23m
    £50–120

  3. Drive 221.3 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Porthcawlcar car 221.3 mi
    4h 41m
    £54–78

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LPL - CWL
    9h 14m
    £89–282

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    7h 5m
    £97–168

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    10h 59m
    £75–114

Blackpool to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Northways via Preston, Crewe, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to John Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 23m.

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