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

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There are 9 ways to get from Glasgow to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    7h 41m
    £151–257

  2. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    5h 15m
    £60–163

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    11h 14m
    £68–142

  4. Drive 387.2 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Porthcawlcar car 387.2 mi
    7h 12m
    £94–136

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    11h 6m
    £266–378

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

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station 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 3m
    £71–182

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    6h 24m
    £100–217

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

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station 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 12m
    £107–226

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 1m
    £133–320

Glasgow to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Northways via Crewe, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Street via Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 11h 14m.

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