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How to get fromMiddlesbrough to Porthcawlby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    7h 45m
    £170–275

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    12h 36m
    £39–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    10h 8m
    £55–144

  4. Drive 295.6 mi

    1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Porthcawlcar car 295.6 mi
    5h 8m
    £72–105

  5. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    6h 56m
    £76–185

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
    8h 17m
    £121–206

  7. Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MME - CWL
    14h 55m
    £194–574

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 57m
    £148–457

Middlesbrough to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Northways via Darlington, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to John Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 10h 8m.

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