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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at John Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Bridgend via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Brighton to Porthcawl?

The distance between Brighton and Porthcawl is 229 miles. The road distance is 198.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Brighton to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Porthcawl bus from?

Brighton to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Porthcawl train from?

Brighton to Porthcawl train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Brighton to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £190 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Brighton to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Brighton to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Porthcawl train arrive?

Brighton to Porthcawl train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Porthcawl is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Brighton to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 960+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Brighton to Porthcawl - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 49m
£105–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
8h 40m
£35–60
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
7h 5m
£40–65
Drive 197.5 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Porthcawlcar 197.5 mi
3h 55m
£49–71
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
8h 3m
£96–270
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
7h 1m
£77–140
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LGW - CWL
7h 16m
£90–187

Brighton to Porthcawl by train and bus

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.7 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Northways via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to John Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 7h 5m.

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