What is the cheapest way to get from Coventry to Porthcawl?

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coventry to Porthcawl?

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Coventry and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at John Street via Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Coventry and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Bridgend via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Coventry to Porthcawl?

The distance between Coventry and Porthcawl is 164 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.

How do I travel from Coventry to Porthcawl without a car?

The best way to get from Coventry to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Coventry to Porthcawl?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Coventry to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Porthcawl bus from?

Coventry to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Porthcawl train from?

Coventry to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Coventry to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Coventry to Porthcawl is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Coventry to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Coventry to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Coventry to Porthcawl train arrive?

Coventry to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Coventry to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Porthcawl is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Coventry to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 957+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Coventry to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 59m
£62–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
4h 31m
£23–38
Drive 136.4 mi
1. Drive from Coventry to Porthcawlcar 136.4 mi
2h 40m
£34–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
4h 47m
£54–88
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Belgrade Theatre to Bullringbus X1
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
6h 58m
£40–82

Coventry to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 163.4 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Coventry to Northways via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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