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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Brighton is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Brighton is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at St Peter's Church via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4, Sarn Odeon and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Brighton via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Brighton?

The distance between Porthcawl and Brighton is 228 miles. The road distance is 199.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Porthcawl to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Brighton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Brighton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Porthcawl to Brighton?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Brighton is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £190 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Brighton bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Brighton train arrive?

Porthcawl to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Brighton is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Porthcawl to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1683+ hotels available in Brighton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
5h 2m
£97–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Park Street JUbus X2
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
8h 33m
£35–60
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
7h 17m
£41–75
Drive 198.2 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Brightoncar 198.2 mi
3h 56m
£49–71
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
7h 47m
£109–264
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 Brightontrain
7h 11m
£76–143
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CWL - LGW
7h 25m
£90–186

Porthcawl to Brighton by bus and train

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Distance: 226.9 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Northways to Brighton via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffin Park to St Peter's Church via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4, Sarn Odeon, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 17m.

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