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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Bus Station via Cardiff North Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Barnstaple?

The distance between Porthcawl and Barnstaple is 181 miles. The road distance is 147.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Porthcawl to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Barnstaple bus from?

Porthcawl to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Porthcawl Library station.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Park Street JU station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Barnstaple train arrive?

Porthcawl to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Barnstaple is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Porthcawl to Barnstaple.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2370+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 58m
£71–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Park Street JUbus X2
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
8h 1m
£20–34
Drive 146.7 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Barnstaplecar 146.7 mi
2h 38m
£37–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 4m
£64–123

Porthcawl to Barnstaple by bus and train

115Weekly Services

5h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180.2 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Griffin Park to Barnstaple via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Bristol Parkway, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Bus Station via Park Street JU, Cardiff North Road, and Bus Station in around 8h 1m.

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