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How to get fromNorthampton to Porthcawlby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    4h 58m
    £70–138

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    7h 44m
    £23–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Coventrybus bus Ukn21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    6h 59m
    £28–53

  4. Drive  156.8 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Porthcawlcar car 156.8 mi
    3h 13m
    £40–57

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    6h 5m
    £63–111

Northampton to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to John Street via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 6h 59m.

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