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

The cheapest way to get from Cannock to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cannock to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cannock and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Cannock station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at John Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Cannock and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Cannock to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Cannock and arriving at Bridgend via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Cannock to Porthcawl?

The distance between Cannock and Porthcawl is 164 miles. The road distance is 143.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cannock to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Cannock to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cannock to Porthcawl bus from?

Cannock to Porthcawl bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cannock to Porthcawl train from?

Cannock to Porthcawl train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Cannock station.

Train or bus from Cannock to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Cannock to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Cannock to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Cannock to Porthcawl bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Old Square station.

Where does the Cannock to Porthcawl train arrive?

Cannock to Porthcawl train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cannock to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Cannock to Porthcawl is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cannock to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 972+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Cannock to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cannock to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cannock to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
4h 19m
£75–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Old Squarebus X51
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 112
7h 4m
£30–67
Drive 142.6 mi
1. Drive from Cannock to Porthcawlcar 142.6 mi
2h 32m
£35–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
5h 22m
£64–104
Train, bus via Hereford
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
6h 27m
£49–109

Cannock to Porthcawl by train and bus

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4h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163.2 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Cannock to Northways via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to John Street via Old Square, Birmingham Coach Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 7h 4m.

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