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

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There are 9 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 5m
    £67–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 112
    9h 13m
    £45–74

  3. Drive  221.3 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Porthcawlcar car 221.3 mi
    4h 42m
    £56–80

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    8h 20m
    £71–274

  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 / ...
    6h 57m
    £79–142

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus 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
    9h 51m
    £63–96

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LPL - CWL
    9h 2m
    £96–208

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    8h 18m
    £94–232

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 22m
    £158–425

Blackpool to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to John Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 13m.

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