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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £12 - £17 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Porthcawl?

The distance between Gloucester and Porthcawl is 84 miles. The road distance is 82.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Porthcawl without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 5m and costs £27 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Gloucester to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Porthcawl bus from?

Gloucester to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gloucester station.

Where does the Gloucester to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Gloucester to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff - North Road station.

Can I drive from Gloucester to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Porthcawl is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Gloucester to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 960+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Gloucester to Porthcawl - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgendtrain
3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus X2
2h 5m
£28–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk077
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
4h 47m
£12–17
Train, bus via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
2h 46m
£22–39
Drive 82 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Porthcawlcar 82 mi
1h 35m
£21–30

Gloucester to Porthcawl by train and bus

207Weekly Services

2h 5mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 83.8 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Gloucester to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Cardiff - North Road and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 in around 4h 47m.

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