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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Plymouth is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Plymouth is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Sophia Gardens and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Plymouth via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Plymouth?

The distance between Porthcawl and Plymouth is 194 miles. The road distance is 173 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Porthcawl to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Plymouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Plymouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Plymouth is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Plymouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Porthcawl to Plymouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Plymouth is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Porthcawl to Plymouth.

Where can I stay near Plymouth?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 13m
£97–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Ninian Park PHbus X2
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
7h 22m
£25–48
Drive 171.9 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Plymouthcar 171.9 mi
3h 1m
£42–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
6h 17m
£78–143

Porthcawl to Plymouth by bus and train

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Northways to Plymouth via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Plymouth Coach Station via Ninian Park PH, Sophia Gardens, and Public Transport Interchange in around 7h 22m.

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