What is the cheapest way to get from East Grinstead to Porthcawl?

The cheapest way to get from East Grinstead to Porthcawl is to bus via Cardiff which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Grinstead to Porthcawl?

The fastest way to get from East Grinstead to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between East Grinstead and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from East Grinstead to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from War Memorial and arriving at John Street via South Terminal Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between East Grinstead and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from East Grinstead to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from East Grinstead and arriving at Bridgend via Victoria station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from East Grinstead to Porthcawl?

The distance between East Grinstead and Porthcawl is 208 miles. The road distance is 190.9 miles.

How do I travel from East Grinstead to Porthcawl without a car?

The best way to get from East Grinstead to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £90 - £170.

How long does it take to get from East Grinstead to Porthcawl?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from East Grinstead to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Grinstead to Porthcawl bus from?

East Grinstead to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Grinstead to Porthcawl train from?

East Grinstead to Porthcawl train services, operated by Southern, depart from East Grinstead station.

Train or bus from East Grinstead to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from East Grinstead to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the East Grinstead to Porthcawl bus arrive?

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

Where does the East Grinstead to Porthcawl train arrive?

East Grinstead to Porthcawl train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from East Grinstead to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between East Grinstead to Porthcawl is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from East Grinstead to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 954+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

East Grinstead to Porthcawl - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from East Grinstead to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Grinstead to London Victoriatrain East Grinstead - London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 35m
£90–161
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
8h 58m
£27–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 201
7h 45m
£35–56
Drive 189.8 mi
1. Drive from East Grinstead to Porthcawlcar 189.8 mi
3h 24m
£48–69
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
8h 12m
£88–216
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 9m
£83–146

East Grinstead to Porthcawl by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 206.6 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between East Grinstead, England and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a train from East Grinstead to Northways via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Sarn Odeon hourly. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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