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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Blackpool is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4, Sarn Odeon and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Blackpool North via Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Blackpool?

The distance between Porthcawl and Blackpool is 235 miles. The road distance is 222.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Porthcawl to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Blackpool bus from?

Porthcawl to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Blackpool train from?

Porthcawl to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bridgend station.

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Blackpool is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h.

Where does the Porthcawl to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Porthcawl to Blackpool train arrive?

Porthcawl to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Blackpool is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Porthcawl to Blackpool.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1868+ hotels available in Blackpool.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 8m
£66–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
10h
£43–82
Drive 221 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Blackpoolcar 221 mi
4h 41m
£55–80
Fly, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CWL - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
9h 50m
£98–217
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
7h 40m
£88–139

Porthcawl to Blackpool by bus and train

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Distance: 233.2 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Northways to Blackpool North via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Crewe, and Preston in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffin Park to National Express Coach Facility via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4, Sarn Odeon, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h.

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