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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Bridgend via Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Didcot to Porthcawl?

The distance between Didcot and Porthcawl is 120 miles. The road distance is 120 miles.

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

The best way to get from Didcot to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Didcot to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Porthcawl train from?

Didcot to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Where does the Didcot to Porthcawl train arrive?

Didcot to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bridgend station.

Can I drive from Didcot to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Didcot to Porthcawl is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Didcot to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 972+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Didcot to Porthcawl - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Didcot to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 8m
£49–100
Drive 119.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Didcot to Porthcawlcar 119.3 mi
2h 21m
£29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
3h 35m
£44–81

Didcot to Porthcawl by train and bus

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3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 119.5 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swindon to Bridgend hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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