What is the cheapest way to get from Cradley Heath to Porthcawl?

The cheapest way to get from Cradley Heath to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cradley Heath to Porthcawl?

The fastest way to get from Cradley Heath to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cradley Heath and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Cradley Heath to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Central Market Hall and arriving at John Street via Lordswood Road and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Cradley Heath and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Cradley Heath to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Cradley Heath and arriving at Bridgend via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Cradley Heath to Porthcawl?

The distance between Cradley Heath and Porthcawl is 155 miles. The road distance is 125.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cradley Heath to Porthcawl without a car?

The best way to get from Cradley Heath to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cradley Heath to Porthcawl?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Cradley Heath to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cradley Heath to Porthcawl bus from?

Cradley Heath to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Lordswood Road station.

Where do I catch the Cradley Heath to Porthcawl train from?

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

Train or bus from Cradley Heath to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Cradley Heath to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Cradley Heath to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Cradley Heath to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Cradley Heath to Porthcawl train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cradley Heath to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Cradley Heath to Porthcawl is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Cradley Heath to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 960+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cradley Heath 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 / ...
4h 9m
£72–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Sarn Odeonbus 112
5h 44m
£29–66
Drive 125.2 mi
1. Drive from Cradley Heath to Porthcawlcar 125.2 mi
2h 15m
£31–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Droitwich Spa to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
5h 33m
£42–87
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Central Market Hall to Colmore Rowbus X10
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
5h 46m
£60–91

Cradley Heath to Porthcawl by train, foot, and bus

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4h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 154.5 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Cradley Heath, England and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a train from Cradley Heath to Northways via Birmingham Snow Hill, Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Lordswood Road to Sarn Odeon twice daily. Tickets cost £24–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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