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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 51m
    £110–213

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 201 / ...
    8h 52m
    £53–125

  3. Drive 247.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Porthcawlcar car 247.4 mi
    4h 36m
    £61–87

  4. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane NWI - CWL
    8h 8m
    £202–959

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    10h 11m
    £71–126

  6. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane STN - CWL
    13h 13m
    £80–417

Ipswich to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Northways via Stratford, London Paddington, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to John Street via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 52m.

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