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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at John Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Bridgend via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Porthcawl?

The distance between Carlisle and Porthcawl is 308 miles. The road distance is 295 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Carlisle to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Porthcawl bus from?

Carlisle to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Porthcawl train from?

Carlisle to Porthcawl train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Porthcawl is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Carlisle to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Carlisle to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Porthcawl train arrive?

Carlisle to Porthcawl train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Porthcawl is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Carlisle to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 968+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Carlisle to Porthcawl - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Carlisle to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 28m
£89–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
10h 8m
£64–151
Drive 293.2 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Porthcawlcar 293.2 mi
5h 39m
£72–103
Train to Newcastle, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 48m
£78–185
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
9h 24m
£142–227
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 40m
£107–239
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 34m
£91–244

Carlisle to Porthcawl by train and bus

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6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 306.1 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Northways via Crewe, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to John Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 10h 8m.

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