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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Porthcawl is to bus via Sheffield which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Express Lounge and arriving at John Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Middlesbrough and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Bridgend via Darlington and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Porthcawl?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Porthcawl is 345 miles. The road distance is 297.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £170 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Middlesbrough to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Porthcawl bus from?

Middlesbrough to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Porthcawl train from?

Middlesbrough to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.

Train, bus or fly from Middlesbrough to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Porthcawl is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £170 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 9h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £170 - £600 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Porthcawl train arrive?

Middlesbrough to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Porthcawl is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Middlesbrough to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 956+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Middlesbrough to Porthcawl - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
7h 25m
£170–260
Bus via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
10h 11m
£43–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 112
9h 44m
£63–145
Drive 295.6 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Porthcawlcar 295.6 mi
5h 8m
£72–104
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 37m
£73–174
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
8h 10m
£121–205
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MME - CWL
14h 45m
£174–574
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain
7h 47m
£148–446

Middlesbrough to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 342.8 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to John Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 44m.

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