There are 3 ways to get from Ilkeston to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Long Eaton to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
5h 41m£100–148Drive 179.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ilkeston to Porthcawlcar 179.8 mi
3h 7m£44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 150 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 112
9h 5m£47–107
Ilkeston to Porthcawl by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilkeston to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ilkeston to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilkeston to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at John Street via Mount Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilkeston to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Long Eaton and arriving at Bridgend via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Ilkeston and Porthcawl is 198 miles. The road distance is 180.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ilkeston to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £100 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Ilkeston to Porthcawl, including transfers.
Ilkeston to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Ilkeston to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Long Eaton station.
The best way to get from Ilkeston to Porthcawl is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Ilkeston, England and Porthcawl, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Long Eaton to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to John Street via Upper Parliament Street, Mount Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Long Eaton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Ilkeston to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Ilkeston to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilkeston to Porthcawl is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Ilkeston to Porthcawl.
There are 967+ hotels available in Porthcawl.