There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane
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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 2m£108–173Bus
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 22m£37–55Bus 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 22m£40–67Drive 240.2 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Porthcawlcar 240.2 mi
4h 17m£61–88Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
7h 27m£78–166Train
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 44m£76–124Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
7h 39m£83–205Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 57m£88–210
Leeds to Porthcawl by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £90.
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 Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
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 2m.
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 2m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Leeds to Porthcawl, including transfers.
Leeds to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, 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 2m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 7h 39m.
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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to John Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 22m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £45–220
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–210
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–270
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–420
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–250
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Leeds to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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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