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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to London is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to London is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to London station. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and London?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to London. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at London Paddington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to London?

The distance between Porthcawl and London is 172 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to London without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Porthcawl to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to London bus from?

Porthcawl to London bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Porthcawl Library station.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to London train from?

Porthcawl to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.

Train, bus or fly from Porthcawl to London?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to London is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Cardiff, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 6m, you could also fly, which costs £310 - £650 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Porthcawl to London bus arrive?

Porthcawl to London bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 station.

Where does the Porthcawl to London train arrive?

Porthcawl to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to London is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Porthcawl to London.

Where can I stay near London?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 18m
£73–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
7h 50m
£22–34
Bus via Cardiff
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 509 / ...
6h 6m
£32–76
Drive 171 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Londoncar 171 mi
3h 10m
£42–61
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
7h 28m
£311–619

Porthcawl to London by bus and train

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Distance: 171.3 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bridgend to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 6h 6m.

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