What is the cheapest way to get from Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawl?

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawl?

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £21 - £35.

How far is it from Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawl?

The distance between Cheltenham Spa and Porthcawl is 100 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawl without a car?

The best way to get from Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawl without a car is to train and bus via Bristol which takes 2h 25m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawl?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawl is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 968+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawl - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus X2
2h 25m
£41–83
Drive 87.8 mi
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1. Drive from Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawlcar 87.8 mi
1h 37m
£22–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
3h 8m
£28–51

Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawl by train and bus

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2h 25mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 99.5 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Cheltenham Spa, England and Porthcawl, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawl. However, you can take the train to Bristol Parkway, take the train to Bridgend, walk to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5, then take the bus to Northways. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 in around 3h 8m.

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