There are 4 ways to get from Northampton to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
4h 45m£71–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk905 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
6h 29m£36–60Drive 156.9 mi
- Drive from Northampton to Porthcawlcar 156.9 mi
3h 12m£39–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
5h 30m£63–111
Northampton to Porthcawl by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Northampton to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at John Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Bridgend via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Northampton and Porthcawl is 195 miles. The road distance is 157.8 miles.
The best way to get from Northampton to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Northampton to Porthcawl, including transfers.
Northampton to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.
Northampton to Porthcawl train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
The best way to get from Northampton to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Northampton, England and Porthcawl, Wales?
You can take a train from Northampton to Northways via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to John Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Northampton Town Centre to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Northampton to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Northampton to Porthcawl train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Porthcawl is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Northampton to Porthcawl.
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