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

The cheapest way to get from Nuneaton to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuneaton to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Nuneaton and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Nuneaton to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Riversley Road and arriving at John Street via Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Nuneaton and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Nuneaton to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Nuneaton and arriving at Bridgend via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Nuneaton to Porthcawl?

The distance between Nuneaton and Porthcawl is 166 miles. The road distance is 148.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nuneaton to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Nuneaton to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuneaton to Porthcawl bus from?

Nuneaton to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, depart from Cross Cheaping station.

Where do I catch the Nuneaton to Porthcawl train from?

Nuneaton to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Nuneaton to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Nuneaton to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Nuneaton to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Nuneaton to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Nuneaton to Porthcawl train arrive?

Nuneaton to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Nuneaton to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuneaton to Porthcawl is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Nuneaton to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 958+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Nuneaton to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 12m
£65–119
Drive 147.9 mi
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1. Drive from Nuneaton to Porthcawlcar 147.9 mi
2h 40m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham Coach Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 112
7h 22m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
5h
£57–92
Train, bus via Hereford
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
6h 5m
£46–92

Nuneaton to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 165.3 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Nuneaton to Northways via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riversley Road to John Street via Sainsbury's, Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 7h 22m.

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