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

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

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  1. Bus, train, line 63 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bridgendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    4h 23m
    £85–145

  2. Bus via Cardiff

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    5h 45m
    £23–35

  3. Drive 156.7 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Porthcawlcar car 156.7 mi
    2h 45m
    £39–55

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LHR - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    6h 7m
    £70–242

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 201 / ...
    4h 36m
    £34–75

  6. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LHR - CWL
    6h 25m
    £152–428

Heathrow to Porthcawl by bus and train

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeon hourly. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, British Airways, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day.

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