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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4, Sarn Odeon and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Bournemouth via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Bournemouth?

The distance between Porthcawl and Bournemouth is 212 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Porthcawl to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Bournemouth bus from?

Porthcawl to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Bournemouth is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Bournemouth train arrive?

Porthcawl to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Bournemouth is 135 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Porthcawl to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2639+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 8m
£88–154
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Stationbus Cp3
6h 36m
£34–58
Drive 133.8 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Bournemouthcar 133.8 mi
3h 6m
£34–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
5h 51m
£58–115

Porthcawl to Bournemouth by bus and train

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Distance: 211.1 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Northways to Bournemouth via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, and Reading in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Station twice a week. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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