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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Manchester is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Sophia Gardens and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Manchester?

The distance between Porthcawl and Manchester is 197 miles. The road distance is 188.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Porthcawl to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Manchester train from?

Porthcawl to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bridgend station.

Train, bus or fly from Porthcawl to Manchester?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £80 - £180 and takes 6h 48m, you could also bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Porthcawl to Manchester train arrive?

Porthcawl to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Manchester is 188 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Porthcawl to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3617+ hotels available in Manchester.

Porthcawl to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 7m
£73–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Ninian Park PHbus X2
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
8h 19m
£29–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 42m
£70–123
Drive 187.4 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Manchestercar 187.4 mi
4h 15m
£47–68
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
6h 48m
£83–172
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 54m
£142–426

Porthcawl to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 195.7 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, KLM, and Ryanair fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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