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How to get fromCork to Porthcawlby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Cork to Porthcawl by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    6h 45m
    £82–235

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    9h 13m
    £59–230

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Bridgendtrain train
    14h 51m
    £128–299

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgendtrain train
    14h 57m
    £130–217

  5. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 42m
    £148–452

  6. Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 54m
    £87–309

  7. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Bridgendtrain train
    9h 43m
    £86–305

  8. Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard

    1. Take the bus from Jameson Distillery to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bridgendtrain train
    14h 55m
    £97–151

Cork to Porthcawl by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration14h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Porthcawl, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Porthcawl. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Bristol Parkway, take the train to Bridgend, walk to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5, then take the bus to Porthcawl Metrolink 4. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to John Street via SETU Cork Road, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 in around 14h 51m.

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