What is the cheapest way to get from Great Malvern to Porthcawl?

The cheapest way to get from Great Malvern to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Malvern to Porthcawl?

The fastest way to get from Great Malvern to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Great Malvern and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Great Malvern to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Great Malvern and arriving at Bridgend via Hereford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Great Malvern to Porthcawl?

The distance between Great Malvern and Porthcawl is 104 miles. The road distance is 89.2 miles.

How do I travel from Great Malvern to Porthcawl without a car?

The best way to get from Great Malvern to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Great Malvern to Porthcawl?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Great Malvern to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Great Malvern to Porthcawl train from?

Great Malvern to Porthcawl train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Great Malvern station.

Where does the Great Malvern to Porthcawl train arrive?

Great Malvern to Porthcawl train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Hereford station.

Can I drive from Great Malvern to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Malvern to Porthcawl is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Great Malvern to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 960+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Great Malvern to Porthcawl - 3 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Great Malvern to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Great Malvern to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
3h 20m
£40–72
Drive 88.7 mi
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1. Drive from Great Malvern to Porthcawlcar 88.7 mi
1h 44m
£22–31
Line 44 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Worcester Bus Stationbus 44
2. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
5h 32m

Great Malvern to Porthcawl by train and bus

64Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103.2 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Great Malvern, England and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a train from Great Malvern to Northways via Hereford, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 3h 20m.

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