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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Ironbridge is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Ironbridge is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Ironbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Ironbridge. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Wyvern via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4, Sarn Odeon, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Ironbridge?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Ironbridge. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Shrewsbury via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Ironbridge?

The distance between Porthcawl and Ironbridge is 149 miles. The road distance is 125 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Ironbridge without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Porthcawl to Ironbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Ironbridge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Ironbridge train from?

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

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Ironbridge?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Ironbridge is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Ironbridge bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Ironbridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Ironbridge train arrive?

Porthcawl to Ironbridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Ironbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Ironbridge is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Porthcawl to Ironbridge.

Where can I stay near Ironbridge?

There are 1201+ hotels available in Ironbridge.

Porthcawl to Ironbridge - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Shrewsburytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 32m
£43–75
Drive 124.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Ironbridgecar 124.3 mi
2h 41m
£31–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 47m
£38–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
8h 19m
£34–64

Porthcawl to Ironbridge by bus and train

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Distance: 148.4 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Ironbridge, Telford and Wrekin, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Bridgend to Shrewsbury every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffin Park to Wyvern via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4, Sarn Odeon, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 19m.

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