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How to get fromDublin to Porthcawlby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Porthcawl by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, 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
    6h 9m
    £44–172

  2. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Rhoose to Bridgendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Griffin Parkbus bus
    5h 42m
    £41–204

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    10h 24m
    £112–191

  4. 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 36m
    £68–355

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus bus T1c
    13h 49m

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 47m
    £86–236

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 24m
    £77–216

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Bridgendtrain train
    9h
    £85–222

Dublin to Porthcawl by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration10h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Porthcawl, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Porthcawl. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, 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 ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Northways via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Cardiff Central, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 10h 24m.

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