There are 5 ways to get from Lichfield to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 19m£61–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Dale Housebus X3
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 112
6h 30m£26–45Drive 143.7 mi
- Drive from Lichfield to Porthcawlcar 143.7 mi
2h 41m£36–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
5h 4m£53–85Train, bus via Hereford
- Take the train from University to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
6h 11m£42–92
Lichfield to Porthcawl by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lichfield to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Lichfield to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £55.
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 Moor Street Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
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 19m.
The distance between Lichfield and Porthcawl is 162 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lichfield to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Lichfield to Porthcawl, including transfers.
Lichfield to Porthcawl bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Bus Station.
Lichfield to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Lichfield to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 30m.
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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to John Street via Dale House, Moor Street Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- 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
- 1h
- 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 Hereford to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from University to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Bus Station to Dale House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- NX West Midlands
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Lichfield to Porthcawl bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Dale House station.
Lichfield to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lichfield to Porthcawl is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Lichfield to Porthcawl.
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