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How to get fromBristol to Porthcothanby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Porthcothan by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Plymouth - Penzance / ...
    3h 39m
    £159–235

  2. Drive  148.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Bristol to Porthcothancar car 148.9 mi
    3h 7m
    £37–53

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane BRS - NQY
    7h 54m
    £60–266

  4. Train, line 57 bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Padstow Bus Terminusbus bus 57
    6h 27m
    £68–122

Bristol to Porthcothan by train and bus

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Porthcothan, England?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcothan via Plymouth and Bodmin Parkway in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) once daily.

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