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

The cheapest way to get from Oswestry to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oswestry to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oswestry and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Oswestry station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at John Street via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Brecon Interchange 5, Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Oswestry to Porthcawl?

The distance between Oswestry and Porthcawl is 154 miles. The road distance is 129 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oswestry to Porthcawl without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 41m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Oswestry to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oswestry to Porthcawl bus from?

Oswestry to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Oswestry to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Oswestry to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 3.

Can I drive from Oswestry to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Oswestry to Porthcawl is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Oswestry to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 967+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Unicorn Road Jct to Bus Stationbus X5
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
4h 41m
£55–93
Drive 128.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oswestry to Porthcawlcar 128.2 mi
2h 49m
£32–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
5h 13m
£45–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
3. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Fbus T6
8h 28m

Oswestry to Porthcawl by bus and train

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4h 41mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 153.5 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to John Street via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Brecon Interchange 5, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 28m.

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