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

The cheapest way to get from London to Porthcawl is to bus via Newport which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £65.

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 Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from London to Porthcawl?

The distance between London and Porthcawl is 181 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 and line 63 bus which takes 3h 21m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m 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 FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the London to Porthcawl bus arrive?

London to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newport Train 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 962+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

London to Porthcawl - 4 ways to travel via train, line 63 bus, 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, line 63 bus
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus 63 / ...
3h 21m
£72–125
Bus via Newport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newport Train Stationbus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
5h 25m
£22–36
Drive 170.6 mi
1. Drive from London to Porthcawlcar 170.6 mi
3h 9m
£43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sophia Gardensbus 509 / ...
5h 59m
£30–49

London to Porthcawl by train and bus

148Weekly Services

3h 21mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.7 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a bus from London Victoria to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Newport Train Station, Newport (S Wales), Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 in around 5h 25m.

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