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

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There are 3 ways to get from Bristol to Porthcothan by train, bus, or car

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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. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newquay Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49 / ...
    6h 31m
    £23–48
  3. Drive  148.9 mi

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

Bristol to Porthcothan by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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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, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newquay Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £20–30 and the journey takes 4h 35m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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