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 £30 - £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 £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Didcot and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Didcot station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at John Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Didcot to Porthcawl?

The distance between Didcot and Porthcawl is 128 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 and line 63 bus which takes 3h 15m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Didcot to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Porthcawl bus from?

Didcot to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where does the Didcot to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Didcot to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon 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 964+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Didcot to Porthcawl - 4 ways to travel via train, line 63 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Didcot to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 63 bus
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus 63 / ...
3h 15m
£48–91
Drive 119.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Didcot to Porthcawlcar 119.3 mi
2h 21m
£30–44
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 32m
£41–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Sarn Odeonbus 508
5h 41m
£33–53

Didcot to Porthcawl by train and bus

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3h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 127 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Sarn Odeon 3 times a week. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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