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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Llangollen is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Llangollen is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Llangollen?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Parade Street 1 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Llangollen?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Wrexham General via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Llangollen?

The distance between Porthcawl and Llangollen is 176 miles. The road distance is 141.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Llangollen without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Porthcawl to Llangollen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Llangollen bus from?

Porthcawl to Llangollen bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Sarn Odeon station.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Llangollen train from?

Porthcawl to Llangollen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Llangollen?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Llangollen is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Llangollen bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Llangollen bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Porthcawl to Llangollen train arrive?

Porthcawl to Llangollen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wrexham General station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Llangollen?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Llangollen is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Porthcawl to Llangollen.

Where can I stay near Llangollen?

There are 772+ hotels available in Llangollen.

Porthcawl to Llangollen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Porthcawl to Llangollen by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 44m
£62–119
Drive 140.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Llangollencar 140.8 mi
3h 5m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Parade Street 1bus T3 / ...
9h 30m

Porthcawl to Llangollen by bus and train

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Distance: 174.9 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Llangollen, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham General every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffin Park to Parade Street 1 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 9h 30m.

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