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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Looe is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Looe is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Fire Station via Sophia Gardens, Public Transport Interchange and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Looe?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Looe. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Liskeard via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Looe?

The distance between Porthcawl and Looe is 220 miles. The road distance is 190.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Looe without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Porthcawl to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Looe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Looe train from?

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

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Looe?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Looe is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Looe bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Looe bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Ninian Park PH station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Looe train arrive?

Porthcawl to Looe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Looe is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Porthcawl to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2316+ hotels available in Looe.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 56m
£101–161
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Ninian Park PHbus X2
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
9h 24m
£27–50
Drive 189.7 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Looecar 189.7 mi
3h 24m
£48–68
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Saltashtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 16m
£81–146

Porthcawl to Looe by bus and train

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Distance: 218.4 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Griffin Park to Bridge via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Bristol Parkway, Plymouth, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Fire Station via Ninian Park PH, Sophia Gardens, Public Transport Interchange, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 9h 24m.

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