What is the cheapest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl?

The cheapest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl?

The fastest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Colwyn Bay and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Colwyn Bay station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Bangor station and arriving at John Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Colwyn Bay and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Colwyn Bay and arriving at Bridgend via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl?

The distance between Colwyn Bay and Porthcawl is 217 miles. The road distance is 168.1 miles.

How do I travel from Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl without a car?

The best way to get from Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl bus from?

Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Bangor station.

Where do I catch the Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl train from?

Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Colwyn Bay station.

Train or bus from Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5.

Where does the Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl train arrive?

Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl is 168 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 964+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgendtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
5h 9m
£72–122
Drive 167.1 mi
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1. Drive from Colwyn Bay to Porthcawlcar 167.1 mi
4h 1m
£43–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bangor station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus Taith
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
9h 46m

Colwyn Bay to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 215.7 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Colwyn Bay, Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Northways via Newport (S Wales), Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colwyn Bay to John Street via Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 46m.

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