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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Penzance is to bus which costs £40 - £140 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Penzance Bus Station via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Penzance via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Penzance?

The distance between Porthcawl and Penzance is 273 miles. The road distance is 235.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Porthcawl to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Penzance bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Penzance?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Penzance is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £140 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Penzance bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Penzance train arrive?

Porthcawl to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Penzance is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Porthcawl to Penzance.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2673+ hotels available in Penzance.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
7h 36m
£132–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
10h 3m
£42–131
Drive 234.2 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Penzancecar 234.2 mi
4h 18m
£57–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 27m
£113–213

Porthcawl to Penzance by bus and train

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7h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 271.3 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Northways to Penzance via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Bristol Parkway, and Plymouth in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffin Park to Penzance Bus Station via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 3m.

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