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How to get fromPorthcawl to Liverpoolby train, car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Crewetrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    5h 22m
    £63–117

  2. Drive  172 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Liverpoolcar car 172 mi
    3h 51m
    £43–62

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    7h 13m
    £74–195

  4. 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 Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    6h 34m
    £63–103

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    6h 52m
    £80–177

Porthcawl to Liverpool by bus and train

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Northways to Liverpool Lime Street via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, and Crewe in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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