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

The cheapest way to get from Lichfield to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lichfield to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Lichfield and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Lichfield station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at John Street via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Lichfield and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Lichfield City and arriving at Bridgend via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Lichfield to Porthcawl?

The distance between Lichfield and Porthcawl is 162 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lichfield to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Lichfield to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lichfield to Porthcawl bus from?

Lichfield to Porthcawl bus services, operated by West Midlands Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lichfield to Porthcawl train from?

Lichfield to Porthcawl train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Lichfield City station.

Train or bus from Lichfield to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Lichfield to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Lichfield to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Lichfield to Porthcawl bus services, operated by West Midlands Bus, arrive at Dale House station.

Where does the Lichfield to Porthcawl train arrive?

Lichfield to Porthcawl train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Lichfield to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Lichfield to Porthcawl is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Lichfield to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 961+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Lichfield to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 63 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lichfield City to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
4h 32m
£60–112
Drive 143.7 mi
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1. Drive from Lichfield to Porthcawlcar 143.7 mi
2h 41m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dale Housebus X3
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
7h 43m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
5h 39m
£53–85
Train, line 63 bus
1. Take the train from University to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Bridgendtrain
3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus 63 / ...
6h 26m
£49–97

Lichfield to Porthcawl by train and bus

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4h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 160.8 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Lichfield City to Northways via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to John Street via Dale House, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 7h 43m.

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