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

The cheapest way to get from Nailsea to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nailsea to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Nailsea and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Nailsea to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Link Road and arriving at John Street via Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Nailsea and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Nailsea to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Nailsea & Backwell and arriving at Bridgend via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Nailsea to Porthcawl?

The distance between Nailsea and Porthcawl is 74 miles. The road distance is 63.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nailsea to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Nailsea to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nailsea to Porthcawl bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nailsea to Porthcawl train from?

Nailsea to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Nailsea & Backwell station.

Train or bus from Nailsea to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Nailsea to Porthcawl is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 63 bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Nailsea to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Nailsea to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Nailsea to Porthcawl train arrive?

Nailsea to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Nailsea to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Nailsea to Porthcawl is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Nailsea to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

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Nailsea to Porthcawl - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 63 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nailsea to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nailsea & Backwell to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bridgendtrain Ebbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
2h 21m
£32–60
Drive 63 mi
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1. Drive from Nailsea to Porthcawlcar 63 mi
1h 17m
£16–23
Bus, line 63 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to John Streetbus 63 / ...
4h 15m
£17–36

Nailsea to Porthcawl by train and bus

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2h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 73.7 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a train from Nailsea & Backwell to Northways via Cardiff Central, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Link Road to John Street via Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 4h 15m.

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