There are 5 ways to get from Leeds to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 26m£133–206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
8h 23m£39–71Drive 240.2 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Porthcawlcar 240.2 mi
4h 17m£59–85Train
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
7h£94–160Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 112
8h 43m£48–112
Leeds to Porthcawl by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at John Street via Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Bridgend via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Leeds and Porthcawl is 261 miles. The road distance is 241.6 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Porthcawl without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 26m and costs £130 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Leeds to Porthcawl, including transfers.
Leeds to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Porthcawl is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 26m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Porthcawl, Wales?
You can take a train from Leeds to Northways via Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to John Street via Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Leeds to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Leeds to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Porthcawl is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Leeds to Porthcawl.
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