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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Holyhead and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Holyhead Port and arriving at John Street via Alban Square 1 and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Bridgend via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Porthcawl?

The distance between Holyhead and Porthcawl is 261 miles. The road distance is 186.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Holyhead to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Porthcawl bus from?

Holyhead to Porthcawl bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Holyhead Port station.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Porthcawl train from?

Holyhead to Porthcawl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Train or bus from Holyhead to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Porthcawl is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Holyhead to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Holyhead to Porthcawl bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Alban Square 3 station.

Where does the Holyhead to Porthcawl train arrive?

Holyhead to Porthcawl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Porthcawl is 187 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Holyhead to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 945+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Holyhead to Porthcawl - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
5h 53m
£87–144
Drive 185.5 mi
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1. Drive from Holyhead to Porthcawlcar 185.5 mi
4h 16m
£46–66
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1. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Alban Square 3bus 1
2. Take the bus from Alban Square 1 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
9h 4m

Holyhead to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 259.6 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holyhead Port to John Street via Alban Square 1 and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 4m.

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