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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Porthcawl is to bus and line 63 bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 4h 43m.

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 bus between Didcot and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Didcot to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at John Street via Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

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 2h 36m.

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 2h 36m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m 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 Fleming Way station.

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.

Train or bus from Didcot to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Didcot to Porthcawl is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 63 bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Didcot to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Didcot to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens 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?

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

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There are 4 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 / ...
2h 36m
£48–88
Bus, line 63 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to John Streetbus 63 / ...
4h 43m
£26–46
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
2h 59m
£41–71
Drive 119.3 mi
1. Drive from Didcot to Porthcawlcar 119.3 mi
2h 21m
£30–43

Didcot to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 119.5 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swindon to Bridgend hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Didcot Parkway to John Street via Swindon, Fleming Way, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 4h 43m.

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