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

The cheapest way to get from Newbury to Porthcawl is to line 1 bus and bus which costs £28 - £65 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newbury to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Newbury and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Newbury to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Park Way and arriving at John Street via Station Road, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Newbury and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Newbury to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Newbury and arriving at Bridgend via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Newbury to Porthcawl?

The distance between Newbury and Porthcawl is 155 miles. The road distance is 116.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newbury to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Newbury to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newbury to Porthcawl bus from?

Newbury to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Reading Buses, depart from Park Way station.

Where do I catch the Newbury to Porthcawl train from?

Newbury to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Newbury to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Newbury to Porthcawl is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Newbury to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Newbury to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Reading Buses, arrive at Station Road.

Where does the Newbury to Porthcawl train arrive?

Newbury to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bridgend station.

Can I drive from Newbury to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Newbury to Porthcawl is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Newbury to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 967+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Newbury to Porthcawl - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newbury to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 20m
£66–129
Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Way to Station Roadbus 1
2. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Sarn Odeonbus 508
6h 27m
£29–65
Drive 116.3 mi
1. Drive from Newbury to Porthcawlcar 116.3 mi
2h 9m
£29–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newbury to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
4h 54m
£51–93

Newbury to Porthcawl by train and bus

141Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 153.6 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Newbury, West Berkshire, England and Porthcawl, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Bridgend hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Way to John Street via Station Road, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, and Sarn Odeon in around 6h 27m.

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