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

The cheapest way to get from Newtown to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newtown to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Newtown and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Newtown station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Griffin Park via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Newtown and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Newtown to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Newtown (Powys) and arriving at Bridgend via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Newtown to Porthcawl?

The distance between Newtown and Porthcawl is 168 miles. The road distance is 100.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newtown to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Newtown to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newtown to Porthcawl bus from?

Newtown to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Newtown to Porthcawl train from?

Newtown to Porthcawl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newtown (Powys) station.

Train or bus from Newtown to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Newtown to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 404 bus, which costs and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Newtown to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Newtown to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 7.

Where does the Newtown to Porthcawl train arrive?

Newtown to Porthcawl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Newtown to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Newtown to Porthcawl is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Newtown to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 956+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Newtown to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 404 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newtown to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
4h 25m
£66–112
Drive 99.6 mi
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1. Drive from Newtown to Porthcawlcar 99.6 mi
2h 14m
£24–35
Bus, line 404 bus
1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus 404
6h 4m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3bus T4
2. Take the train from Llandrindod to Bridgendtrain Shrewsbury - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 58m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 5 to Bay Campusbus T6
3. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus X1
6h 36m

Newtown to Porthcawl by train and bus

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4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 166.8 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Newtown, Powys, Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a train from Newtown (Powys) to Northways via Shrewsbury, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Griffin Park via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 6h 4m.

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