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 Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

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 10m.

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 10m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 10m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £90 - £230 and takes 7h 44m, you could also bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 30m.

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 954+ 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 - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 10m
£75–144
Drive 172 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Liverpool to Porthcawlcar 172 mi
3h 50m
£42–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
7h 32m
£61–107
Fly
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
7h 44m
£93–225
Bus
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 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 112
8h 30m
£47–120

Liverpool to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 201.2 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) once daily.

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