There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 8m£71–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gma
- Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Sophia Gardensbus Gm4
7h 38m£34–81Drive 154.3 mi
- Drive from Chester to Porthcawlcar 154.3 mi
3h 19m£38–55
Chester to Porthcawl by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at John Street via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Bridgend via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Chester and Porthcawl is 177 miles. The road distance is 155.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Chester to Porthcawl, including transfers.
Chester to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Porthcawl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Chester to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Porthcawl, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to John Street via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 7h 38m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.
Chester to Porthcawl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Porthcawl is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Chester to Porthcawl.
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