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

The cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardigan to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Cardigan and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from The Black Lion and arriving at John Street via Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Cardigan and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Cardigan to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Clunderwen and arriving at Bridgend via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Cardigan to Porthcawl?

The distance between Cardigan and Porthcawl is 104 miles. The road distance is 74 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardigan to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £110 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Cardigan to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardigan to Porthcawl bus from?

Cardigan to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Black Lion station.

Where do I catch the Cardigan to Porthcawl train from?

Cardigan to Porthcawl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Clunderwen station.

Train or bus from Cardigan to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Cardigan to Porthcawl is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £110 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 63 bus, which costs £120 - £150 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Cardigan to Porthcawl bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardigan to Porthcawl train arrive?

Cardigan to Porthcawl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bridgend station.

Can I drive from Cardigan to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardigan to Porthcawl is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Cardigan to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 956+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Cardigan to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 63 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clunderwen to Bridgendtrain Milford Haven - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 48m
£117–155
Drive 73.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardigan to Porthcawlcar 73.6 mi
1h 32m
£19–27
Bus, line 63 bus
1. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Sarn Odeonbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to John Streetbus 63 / ...
3h 34m
£121–148
Train, line 63 bus
1. Take the train from Clunderwen to Bridgendtrain Milford Haven - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus 63 / ...
3h 20m
£117–153
Taxi, bus, line 111 bus, line 63 bus
1. Take the taxi from Cardigan to Ffostrasol Armstaxi
2. Take the bus from Ffostrasol Arms to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1x
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 6bus X11 / ...
4. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus 111
5. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11bus X1
6. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus 63 / ...
6h 29m
£80–92

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Distance: 103.3 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Cardigan, Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Clunderwen to Bridgend hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardigan to John Street via The Black Lion and Sarn Odeon in around 3h 34m.

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