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How to get fromPorthcawl to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 7m
    £78–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    7h 8m
    £39–91

  3. Drive 187.4 mi

    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Manchestercar car 187.4 mi
    4h 15m
    £46–66

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    7h 10m
    £42–173

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 63 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 18m
    £117–187

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 50m
    £141–427

Porthcawl to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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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 £75–130 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Manchester Central Coach Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 7h 8m.

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