There are 3 ways to get from Bristol to Porthcothan by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
3h 39m£159–235Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newquay Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
6h 31m£23–48Drive 148.9 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Porthcothancar 148.9 mi
3h 7m£37–53
Bristol to Porthcothan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Porthcothan is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Porthcothan is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Porthcothan. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Tredrea Inn via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Porthcothan. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Bristol and Porthcothan is 176 miles. The road distance is 149.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Porthcothan without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £150 - £240.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Bristol to Porthcothan, including transfers.
Bristol to Porthcothan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Porthcothan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Porthcothan is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 6h 31m.
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.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newquay Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newquay Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Porthcothan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newquay Bus Station.
Bristol to Porthcothan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Porthcothan is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Bristol to Porthcothan.
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