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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bradford to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    6h 8m
    £128–216

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk078
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    11h 46m
    £33–52

  3. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    8h 26m
    £48–115

  4. Drive 228 mi

    1. Drive from Bradford to Porthcawlcar car 228 mi
    4h 37m
    £56–80

  5. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LBA - CWL
    10h 23m
    £70–150

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
    6h 43m
    £95–169

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 27m
    £95–228

Bradford to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Northways via Leeds, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Street N2 to John Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 26m.

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