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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Eastbourne is to bus via Cardiff which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Eastbourne is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Cornfield Road via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Eastbourne via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Eastbourne?

The distance between Porthcawl and Eastbourne is 243 miles. The road distance is 224.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Porthcawl to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Eastbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Eastbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Eastbourne is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Eastbourne bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Eastbourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Eastbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Eastbourne is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Porthcawl to Eastbourne.

Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

There are 1097+ hotels available in Eastbourne.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Porthcawl to Eastbourne 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 London Victoria to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
5h 26m
£107–228
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
11h 35m
£30–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 201
2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
9h 3m
£44–100
Drive 223.4 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Eastbournecar 223.4 mi
4h 7m
£55–79
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
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
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
8h 2m
£108–239
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
6h 40m
£101–202
Fly from Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CWL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
7h 46m
£94–205

Porthcawl to Eastbourne by bus, train, and subway

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5h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 241.3 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Northways to Eastbourne via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffin Park to Cornfield Road via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 9h 3m.

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