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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bridgendtrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 55m
    £45–89

  2. Drive  86.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cirencester to Porthcawlcar car 86.2 mi
    1h 52m
    £22–32

  3. Line 51 bus, train, line 63 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Forum to Fleming Waybus bus 51
    2. Take the train from Swindon to Bridgendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    4h 9m
    £41–76

  4. Line 882 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Spitalgate Lane to Transport Hub arrivalbus bus 882
    2. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    4h 23m
    £24–46

  5. Line 51 bus, bus, line 201 bus, line 63 bus

    1. Take the bus from Spitalgate Lane to Promenadebus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Sophia Gardensbus bus 825 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Sarn Odeonbus bus 201 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    6h 9m
    £23–35

Cirencester to Porthcawl by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 112.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swindon to Bridgend hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spitalgate Lane to John Street via Promenade, Royal Well, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 6h 9m.

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