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How to get fromPorthcawl to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Porthcawl to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Crewetrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 8m
    £66–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 112
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    10h
    £48–82

  3. Drive  221 mi

    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Blackpoolcar car 221 mi
    4h 41m
    £55–80

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    8h 10m
    £61–243

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    7h 40m
    £88–139

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    9h 4m
    £91–211

Porthcawl to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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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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