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

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There are 6 ways to get from Doncaster to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    5h 3m
    £120–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 112
    8h 1m
    £47–108

  3. Drive 216.1 mi

    1. Drive from Doncaster to Porthcawlcar car 216.1 mi
    3h 52m
    £53–76

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LBA - CWL
    11h 19m
    £79–178

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    5h 25m
    £112–155

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Stockporttrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Bridgendtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
    6h 35m
    £92–171

Doncaster to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Doncaster to Northways via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to John Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 1m.

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