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

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There are 11 ways to get from Dundee to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain train
    9h 57m
    £168–301

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    13h 26m
    £83–173

  3. Drive 440.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dundee to Porthcawlcar car 440.3 mi
    8h 13m
    £108–155

  4. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    6h 22m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Crewetrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    10h 43m
    £153–261

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    11h 26m
    £260–400

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 5m
    £98–234

  8. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 31m

  9. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ABZ - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 46m
    £123–356

  10. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain train
    8h 7m

  11. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    8h 48m

Dundee to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 462.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a train from Dundee to Northways via Haymarket, Crewe, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to John Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 13h 26m.

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