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

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

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 Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

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 30m.

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 30m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 30m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 11m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £250 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Liverpool to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Liverpool to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach 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 970+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Liverpool to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 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 30m
£75–145
Drive 172 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Liverpool to Porthcawlcar 172 mi
3h 50m
£42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
9h 11m
£50–118
Fly
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
8h 33m
£71–249
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
7h 3m
£73–124

Liverpool to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 201.2 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to John Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 11m.

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