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

The cheapest way to get from Dudley to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dudley to Porthcawl?

The fastest way to get from Dudley to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Dudley and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Dudley to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Oakham Avenue and arriving at John Street via Lordswood Road and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Dudley and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Dudley to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Galton Bridge and arriving at Bridgend via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Dudley to Porthcawl?

The distance between Dudley and Porthcawl is 151 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.

How do I travel from Dudley to Porthcawl without a car?

The best way to get from Dudley to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Dudley to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dudley to Porthcawl bus from?

Dudley to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Lordswood Road station.

Where do I catch the Dudley to Porthcawl train from?

Dudley to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Dudley to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Dudley to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Dudley to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Dudley to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Dudley to Porthcawl train arrive?

Dudley to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Dudley to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Dudley to Porthcawl is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Dudley to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 967+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Dudley to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 19 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Dudley to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 5m
£72–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Sarn Odeonbus 112
5h 37m
£28–66
Drive 126.5 mi
1. Drive from Dudley to Porthcawlcar 126.5 mi
2h 17m
£31–45
Line 19 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Road to Queen Elizabeth Hospitalbus 19
2. Take the train from University to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
5h 59m
Line 19 bus, train, bus via Hereford
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Road to Queen Elizabeth Hospitalbus 19
2. Take the train from University to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
6h 54m

Dudley to Porthcawl by bus and train

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4h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.2 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Oldbury Interchange to Northways via Smethwick Galton Bridge Station, Smethwick Galton Bridge, Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Lordswood Road to Sarn Odeon twice daily. Tickets cost £23–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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