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

The cheapest way to get from Newquay to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newquay to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Newquay and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Newquay station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Newquay Bus Station and arriving at John Street via Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Newquay and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Newquay to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Newquay and arriving at Bridgend via Par, Plymouth and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Newquay to Porthcawl?

The distance between Newquay and Porthcawl is 249 miles. The road distance is 207.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newquay to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Newquay to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newquay to Porthcawl bus from?

Newquay to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newquay Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Newquay to Porthcawl train from?

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

Train or bus from Newquay to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Newquay to Porthcawl is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Newquay to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Newquay to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Newquay to Porthcawl train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newquay to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Newquay to Porthcawl is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Newquay to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 968+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Newquay to Porthcawl - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 57m
£108–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
8h 2m
£36–108
Drive 206 mi
1. Drive from Newquay to Porthcawlcar 206 mi
3h 50m
£51–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St Austell to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
8h 38m
£96–187

Newquay to Porthcawl by train and bus

103Weekly Services

6h 57mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Newquay to Northways via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newquay Bus Station to John Street via Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 2m.

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