There are 4 ways to get from Porthcawl to Northampton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
4h 58m£88–159Drive 156.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Porthcawl to Northamptoncar 156.3 mi
3h 9m£38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Parkbus 707
7h 52m£39–90Bus, train
- Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
5h 58m£74–133
Porthcawl to Northampton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Northampton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Northampton is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Coach Park via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Northampton via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Porthcawl and Northampton is 194 miles. The road distance is 157.2 miles.
The best way to get from Porthcawl to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Porthcawl to Northampton, including transfers.
Porthcawl to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.
Porthcawl to Northampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.
The best way to get from Porthcawl to Northampton is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Northampton, England?
You can take a bus from Northways to Northampton via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Bristol Parkway, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffin Park to Coach Park via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
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More Questions & Answers
Porthcawl to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Porthcawl to Northampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Northampton is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Porthcawl to Northampton.
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