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How to get fromIreland to Porthcawlby car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus, tram, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ireland to Porthcawl by car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus, tram, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Porthcawlcar car
    10h 48m
    £69–363

  2. Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram tram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Rhoose to Bridgendtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus
    5h 56m
    £32–193

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgendtrain train
    11h 46m
    £120–223

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus bus T1c
    16h 30m

  5. Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram tram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus
    6h 33m
    £52–180

  6. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    6h 13m
    £83–215

  7. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 3m
    £78–201

  8. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    6h 26m
    £97–225

Ireland to Porthcawl by tram, foot, ferry, train, and bus

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration11h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 352.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Ireland and Porthcawl, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Porthcawl. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Porthcawl. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Northways via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Newport (S Wales), Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 11h 46m.

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