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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Canterbury is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Canterbury is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Bus Station via Sophia Gardens and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Canterbury West via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Canterbury?

The distance between Porthcawl and Canterbury is 246 miles. The road distance is 235.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 5m and costs £110 - £230.

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

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

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Canterbury bus from?

Porthcawl to Canterbury bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Porthcawl Library station.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Canterbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 5h 5m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Cardiff, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Canterbury bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Canterbury bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Ninian Park PH station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Canterbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Canterbury is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Porthcawl to Canterbury.

Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
5h 5m
£110–228
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 London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 44m
£35–70
Bus via Cardiff
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Ninian Park PHbus X2
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 509 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 2m
£45–108
Drive 234.1 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Canterburycar 234.1 mi
4h 1m
£57–83
Train
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
6h 38m
£110–232

Porthcawl to Canterbury by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 244.1 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Northways to Canterbury West via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Bus Station via Ninian Park PH, Sophia Gardens, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 2m.

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