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How to get fromCheltenham to Porthcawlby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus bus X2
    2h 25m
    £41–83

  2. Drive 88.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Porthcawlcar car 88.8 mi
    1h 39m
    £22–32

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    3h 8m
    £28–50

Cheltenham to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar163Weekly Services
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Cheltenham 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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