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

The cheapest way to get from London to Porthcawl is to bus via Cardiff which costs £20 - £29 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Porthcawl is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £70 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between London and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at John Street via Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between London and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from London to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Bridgend via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from London to Porthcawl?

The distance between London and Porthcawl is 173 miles. The road distance is 171.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from London to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Porthcawl bus from?

London to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Porthcawl train from?

London to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from London to Porthcawl is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the London to Porthcawl bus arrive?

London to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the London to Porthcawl train arrive?

London to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bridgend station.

Can I drive from London to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Porthcawl is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from London to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 960+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

London to Porthcawl - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 46m
£74–131
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
5h 15m
£20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sarn Odeonbus 507 / ...
5h 11m
£32–49
Drive 170.6 mi
1. Drive from London to Porthcawlcar 170.6 mi
3h 9m
£43–62

London to Porthcawl by train and bus

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2h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 172.1 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Bridgend hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Sarn Odeon every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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