What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl?

The fastest way to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol Temple Meads and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Temple Meads Stn and arriving at John Street via Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl?

The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Porthcawl is 67 miles. The road distance is 64.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 58m and costs £26 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl bus from?

Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Can I drive from Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 959+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus X2
1h 58m
£26–55
Drive 64 mi
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1. Drive from Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawlcar 64 mi
1h 16m
£16–23
Train, bus via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
2h 32m
£18–35
Bus, line 63 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to John Streetbus 63 / ...
3h 40m
£17–36

Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl by train and bus

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1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 66.9 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Bristol Temple Meads, England and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a bus from Temple Meads Stn to John Street via The Haymarket, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 3h 40m.

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