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

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There are 8 ways to get from Dublin 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
    6h 10m
    £49–178

  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 Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus
    5h 33m
    £30–196

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Porthcawlcar car
    10h 36m
    £68–359

  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
    11h 20m
    £112–201

  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
    14h 48m

  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 58m
    £96–248

  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
    £91–222

  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 8m
    £95–248

Dublin to Porthcawl by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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 Porthcawl Metrolink 4. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Porthcawl via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 10h 36m.

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