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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Royal Well via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Cheltenham?

The distance between Porthcawl and Cheltenham is 90 miles. The road distance is 89.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Porthcawl to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Cheltenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Cheltenham train from?

Porthcawl to Cheltenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bridgend station.

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Cheltenham is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h.

Where does the Porthcawl to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Cheltenham bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Cheltenham train arrive?

Porthcawl to Cheltenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Cheltenham is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Porthcawl to Cheltenham.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1803+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

Porthcawl to Cheltenham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2h 41m
£30–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Wellbus 825
5h
£16–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 19m
£24–48
Drive 89.2 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Cheltenhamcar 89.2 mi
1h 39m
£23–32
Bus, train via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus 63 / ...
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cheltenham Spatrain
2h 46m
£41–80

Porthcawl to Cheltenham by bus and train

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Distance: 89.5 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Northways to Cheltenham Spa via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Royal Well via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 5h.

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