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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £35 - £130 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at John Street via Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Bridgend via Plymouth and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Penzance to Porthcawl?

The distance between Penzance and Porthcawl is 274 miles. The road distance is 234.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Penzance to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Porthcawl bus from?

Penzance to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Porthcawl train from?

Penzance to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Penzance to Porthcawl is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Penzance to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Penzance to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Porthcawl train arrive?

Penzance to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Porthcawl is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Penzance to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 968+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 49m
£120–236
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
9h 7m
£40–123
Drive 233.5 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Porthcawlcar 233.5 mi
4h 18m
£57–82
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
7h 29m
£113–209

Penzance to Porthcawl by train and bus

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6h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 272.1 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Northways via Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to John Street via Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 7m.

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