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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at John Street via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Bridgend via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Porthcawl?

The distance between Liverpool and Porthcawl is 202 miles. The road distance is 173 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Liverpool to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Porthcawl bus from?

Liverpool to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Porthcawl train from?

Liverpool to Porthcawl train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Liverpool to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Porthcawl is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Liverpool to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Liverpool to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Porthcawl train arrive?

Liverpool to Porthcawl train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Porthcawl is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Liverpool to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 956+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Liverpool to Porthcawl - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Liverpool to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
5h 9m
£64–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 112
8h 48m
£39–68
Drive 172 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Porthcawlcar 172 mi
3h 50m
£43–62
Fly Liverpool to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
7h 41m
£80–176
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
6h 24m
£63–102
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
8h 3m
£64–264
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 57m
£78–200

Liverpool to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 201.2 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Northways via Crewe, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to John Street via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 48m.

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