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There are 7 ways to get from Norwich to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    5h 59m
    £127–227

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norwich to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk950
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 201 / ...
    9h 36m
    £46–72

  3. Drive  260.2 mi

    1. Drive from Norwich to Porthcawlcar car 260.2 mi
    5h 2m
    £65–94

  4. Fly Norwich International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NWI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    8h 34m
    £110–475

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    9h 18m
    £134–199

  6. Fly Norwich International Airport to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane NWI - CWL
    7h 45m
    £151–577

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Stansted Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane STN - CWL
    13h 57m
    £113–313

Norwich to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar147Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Norwich to John Street via Stratford, London Paddington, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Norwich to John Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 36m.

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