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How to get fromLeicester to Porthcawlby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    4h 35m
    £91–145

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 112
    7h 6m
    £36–84

  3. Drive 160.3 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Porthcawlcar car 160.3 mi
    3h 5m
    £39–57

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    5h 38m
    £80–118

  5. Train, bus via Hereford

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    6h 43m
    £65–123

Leicester to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar163Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Northways via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to John Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon in around 7h 6m.

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