There are 4 ways to get from Cornwall to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 24m£92–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
9h 19m£41–68Drive 193 mi
- Drive from Cornwall to Porthcawlcar 193 mi
3h 36m£48–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
7h 29m£86–156
Cornwall to Porthcawl by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green Turn and arriving at John Street via Bus Station, Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Bridgend via Par, Plymouth and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Cornwall and Porthcawl is 233 miles. The road distance is 194.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Cornwall to Porthcawl, including transfers.
Cornwall to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Cornwall to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Porthcawl is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Porthcawl, Wales?
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Northways via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to John Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Cornwall to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cornwall to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Porthcawl is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Cornwall to Porthcawl.
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