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 Lichfield City to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
4h 17m£74–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Dale Housebus X3
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 112
6h 37m£31–70Drive 143.7 mi
- Drive from Lichfield to Porthcawlcar 143.7 mi
2h 41m£35–51Train, 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 20m£63–102Train, 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 28m£48–104
Lichfield to Porthcawl by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lichfield to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 37m.
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 Church Centre, Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
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 17m.
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 17m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 17m 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 West Midlands Trains, depart from Lichfield City station.
The best way to get from Lichfield to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 37m.
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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to John Street via Dale House, Church Centre, Birmingham Coach Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Lichfield City to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from University to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- 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
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- 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 Hereford to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Dale House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
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More Questions & Answers
Lichfield to Porthcawl bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Dale House station.
Lichfield to Porthcawl train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street 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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