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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Porthcawl is to bus and line 63 bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 2h 46m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at John Street via Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Bristol to Porthcawl?

The distance between Bristol and Porthcawl is 67 miles. The road distance is 64.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Porthcawl without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 4m and costs £26 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Bristol to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Porthcawl bus from?

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

Where does the Bristol to Porthcawl bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Porthcawl?

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

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 968+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Bristol to Porthcawl - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 63 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol 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
2h 4m
£26–55
Bus, line 63 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to John Streetbus 63 / ...
2h 46m
£15–32
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 42m
£18–35
Drive 63.8 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Porthcawlcar 63.8 mi
1h 16m
£16–23

Bristol to Porthcawl by train and bus

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2h 4mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 66.9 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to John Street via Sarn Odeon in around 2h 46m.

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