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How to get fromDublin Airport (DUB) to Porthcawlby plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Porthcawl by plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    3h 46m
    £48–164

  2. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Rhoose to Bridgendtrain train
    3h 7m
    £29–181

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Porthcawlcar car
    10h 52m
    £70–360

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    12h 41m
    £115–213

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus bus T1c
    16h 13m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Porthcawl by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration12h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Porthcawl, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Porthcawl. However, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Bristol Parkway, take the train to Bridgend, walk to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5, then take the bus to Griffin Park. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Porthcawl via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 52m.

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