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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Porthcawl?

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 Pool Meadow Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Porthcawl?

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 5h 1m.

How far is it from Northampton to Porthcawl?

The distance between Northampton and Porthcawl is 195 miles. The road distance is 157.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Northampton to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Porthcawl bus from?

Northampton to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Porthcawl train from?

Northampton to Porthcawl train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Northampton to Porthcawl is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Northampton to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Northampton to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Northampton to Porthcawl train arrive?

Northampton to Porthcawl train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Porthcawl is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Northampton to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 963+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
5h 1m
£71–138
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Coventrybus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
6h 59m
£29–48
Drive 156.8 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Porthcawlcar 156.8 mi
3h 13m
£40–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
6h 6m
£63–111

Northampton to Porthcawl by train and bus

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5h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 193.8 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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 5h 1m. 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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