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

The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kettering to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Kettering and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at John Street via Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Kettering and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Kettering and arriving at Bridgend via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Kettering to Porthcawl?

The distance between Kettering and Porthcawl is 248 miles. The road distance is 171.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kettering to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Kettering to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Porthcawl bus from?

Kettering to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton station.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Porthcawl train from?

Kettering to Porthcawl train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Kettering to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Kettering to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Kettering to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Kettering to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Kettering to Porthcawl train arrive?

Kettering to Porthcawl train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Kettering to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Kettering to Porthcawl is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Kettering to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 960+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Kettering to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kettering to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 33m
£103–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
8h 54m
£41–66
Drive 170.6 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Porthcawlcar 170.6 mi
3h 17m
£43–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
6h 7m
£77–116
Train, bus via Hereford
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
8h 49m
£57–124

Kettering to Porthcawl by bus and foot

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Distance: 246.6 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to Northways via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to John Street via Northampton Bus Interchange, Georges Drive, Northampton, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 54m.

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