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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at John Street via Parkside, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Bridgend via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Ely to Porthcawl?

The distance between Ely and Porthcawl is 247 miles. The road distance is 212.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Ely to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Porthcawl bus from?

Ely to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Porthcawl train from?

Ely to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Ely to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Ely to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Ely to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Ely to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Ely to Porthcawl train arrive?

Ely to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Ely to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Porthcawl is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Ely to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 960+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Ely to Porthcawl - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ely to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 42m
£109–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
8h 57m
£47–76
Drive 211.5 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Porthcawlcar 211.5 mi
4h 12m
£53–76
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
7h 50m
£79–268
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
6h 49m
£102–152
Train, bus via Hereford
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street 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
7h 53m
£91–157
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane NWI - CWL
7h 38m
£158–555
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
7h 51m
£97–232

Ely to Porthcawl by train, subway, and bus

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 245.2 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Northways via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to John Street via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 57m.

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