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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    5h 15m
    £78–147

  2. Drive 172 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Liverpoolcar car 172 mi
    3h 51m
    £42–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    9h 20m
    £45–107

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    6h 46m
    £70–248

  5. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 42m
    £87–163

  6. 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 42m
    £67–124

Porthcawl to Liverpool by bus and train

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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, Cardiff Central, and Crewe in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 20m.

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