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How to get fromDarlington to Porthcawlby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Darlington to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    6h 4m
    £171–254

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    12h 16m
    £59–108

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 177
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    9h 38m
    £60–143

  4. Drive 293.8 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Porthcawlcar car 293.8 mi
    5h 6m
    £72–104

  5. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    5h 54m
    £68–169

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    7h 34m
    £118–201

  7. Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MME - CWL
    14h 31m
    £171–569

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 6m
    £142–441

Darlington to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£171Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 328.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Northways via Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to John Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 38m.

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