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How to get fromLynton to Porthcawlby train, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Lynton to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    8h
    £67–127

  2. Drive  130.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lynton to Porthcawlcar car 130.2 mi
    2h 42m
    £33–47

Lynton to Porthcawl by bus and train

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

There is no direct connection from Lynton to Porthcawl. However, you can take the line 310 bus to Rail Station, walk to Barnstaple, take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Cardiff Central, walk to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2, then take the bus to Porthcawl Metrolink 4. Alternatively, you can drive from Lynton to Porthcawl in around 2h 42m.

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