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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Maidstone is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Maidstone is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at King Street via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4, Sarn Odeon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Maidstone East via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Maidstone?

The distance between Porthcawl and Maidstone is 214 miles. The road distance is 209.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Porthcawl to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Maidstone bus from?

Porthcawl to Maidstone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Maidstone train from?

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

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Maidstone is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Maidstone bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Maidstone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Porthcawl to Maidstone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Maidstone is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Porthcawl to Maidstone.

Where can I stay near Maidstone?

There are 1146+ hotels available in Maidstone.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
5h 10m
£95–171
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
8h 35m
£39–67
Drive 208.6 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Maidstonecar 208.6 mi
3h 38m
£52–76
Bus, train
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
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain
8h 47m
£41–70

Porthcawl to Maidstone by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 212.9 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Northways to Maidstone East via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffin Park to King Street via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4, Sarn Odeon, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 35m.

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