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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Newtown is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Newtown is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Newtown?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Park Street via Neath station and Brecon Interchange 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Newtown?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Newtown (Powys) via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Newtown?

The distance between Porthcawl and Newtown is 167 miles. The road distance is 100.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Newtown without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Porthcawl to Newtown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Newtown bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Newtown train from?

Porthcawl to Newtown train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Newtown?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Newtown is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Newtown bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Newtown bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6.

Where does the Porthcawl to Newtown train arrive?

Porthcawl to Newtown train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Newtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Newtown is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Porthcawl to Newtown.

Where can I stay near Newtown?

There are 486+ hotels available in Newtown.

Porthcawl to Newtown - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 404 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newtown (Powys)train Shrewsbury - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 2m
£64–113
Drive 99.5 mi
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1. Drive from Porthcawl to Newtowncar 99.5 mi
2h 15m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus 63 / ...
2. Take the bus from Neath station to Brecon Interchange 5bus T6
3. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Park Streetbus T4
6h 16m
Bus via Cardiff
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Park Streetbus T4
6h 47m
Line 404 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus 404
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Park Streetbus T4
7h 6m

Porthcawl to Newtown by bus and train

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Distance: 165.9 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Newtown, Powys, Wales?

You can take a bus from Northways to Newtown (Powys) via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Cardiff Central, and Shrewsbury in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Park Street via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Bridgend, Neath, Neath station, and Brecon Interchange 2 in around 6h 16m.

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