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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Porthcawl is to bus via Cardiff which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at John Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Bridgend via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Luton to Porthcawl?

The distance between Luton and Porthcawl is 208 miles. The road distance is 165.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Luton to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Porthcawl bus from?

Luton to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Porthcawl train from?

Luton to Porthcawl train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Luton to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Luton to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Luton to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Luton to Porthcawl train arrive?

Luton to Porthcawl train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Luton to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Porthcawl is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Luton to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 955+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 19m
£91–181
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
7h 32m
£22–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
6h 34m
£40–96
Drive 164.2 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Porthcawlcar 164.2 mi
3h 33m
£41–59
Fly, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LTN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 13m
£56–193

Luton to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 206.9 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Northways via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to John Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 6h 34m.

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