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How to get fromPorthcawl to Gatwick Airportby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Porthcawl to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train Reading - Gatwick Airport
    4h 45m
    £81–159

  2. Bus via Cardiff

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    7h 48m
    £26–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    6h 25m
    £41–97

  4. Drive 182.3 mi

    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Gatwick Airportcar car 182.3 mi
    3h 16m
    £44–64

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    6h 40m
    £88–199

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    6h 27m
    £74–165

Porthcawl to Gatwick Airport by bus and train

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Gatwick Airport, England?

You can take a bus from Northways to Gatwick Airport via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, and Reading in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sarn Odeon to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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