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How to get fromPorthcawl to Gloucesterby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthcawl to Gloucester by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Bridgend

    best
    1. Take the bus from Northways to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain train
    2h 25m
    £33–66

  2. Drive 82.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Gloucestercar car 82.1 mi
    1h 34m
    £20–29

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    3h 8m
    £25–48

  4. Bus, train via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 63 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Gloucestertrain train
    3h 39m
    £42–81

Porthcawl to Gloucester by bus and train

Calendar207Weekly Services
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Porthcawl to Gloucester. However, you can take the bus to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, walk to Bridgend, take the train to Cardiff Central, then take the train to Gloucester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Gloucester via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 and Cardiff Central in around 3h 8m.

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