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 £35 - £55 and takes 10h 45m.

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 £55 - £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 Porthcawl Library and arriving at Blackpool via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, Cardiff - North Road, Bristol Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

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 via Crewe 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 First South & West Wales, depart from Porthcawl Library 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 via Crewe which takes 6h 8m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Blackpool bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Blackpool bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 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 1854+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Porthcawl to Blackpool - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Porthcawl to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
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
£66–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackpoolbus
10h 45m
£36–52
Drive 221 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Blackpoolcar 221 mi
4h 41m
£56–80
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 40m
£103–199
Train
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
7h 26m
£78–136
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 39m
£88–139
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CWL - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 58m
£103–217

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 Porthcawl Library to Blackpool via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, Kingsway GB, Cardiff - North Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 10h 45m.

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