There are 3 ways to get from Nottingham to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
4h 31m£102–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 150 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 112
7h 26m£40–93Drive 180.9 mi
- Drive from Nottingham to Porthcawlcar 180.9 mi
3h 8m£44–64
Nottingham to Porthcawl by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at John Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Bridgend via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Nottingham and Porthcawl is 193 miles. The road distance is 181.9 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £100 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Nottingham to Porthcawl, including transfers.
Nottingham to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Porthcawl, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to John Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon in around 7h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Nottingham to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Nottingham to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Porthcawl is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Nottingham to Porthcawl.
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