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How to get fromPerth to Porthcawlby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Perth to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain train
    10h 3m
    £157–259

  2. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    6h 2m
    £62–173

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 112
    14h 27m
    £68–114

  4. Drive  427.1 mi

    1. Drive from Perth to Porthcawlcar car 427.1 mi
    7h 58m
    £106–152

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Crewetrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    10h 43m
    £123–183

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    11h 20m
    £206–328

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    6h 36m
    £79–192

  8. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 11m
    £92–217

  9. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 33m
    £120–297

  10. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    8h 34m
    £96–253

Perth to Porthcawl by train, foot, and bus

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a train from Perth to Northways via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Crewe, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to John Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Millennium Point, Birmingham Coach Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 14h 27m.

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