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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Rugby is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Rugby is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Rugby?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Church Street via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Rugby?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Rugby via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Rugby?

The distance between Porthcawl and Rugby is 175 miles. The road distance is 146 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Porthcawl to Rugby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Rugby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Rugby train from?

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

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Rugby?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Rugby is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Rugby bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Rugby bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Rugby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Rugby is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Porthcawl to Rugby.

Where can I stay near Rugby?

There are 1240+ hotels available in Rugby.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthcawl to Rugby 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 Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
4h 28m
£69–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus Cp2
7h 14m
£25–44
Drive 145.1 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Rugbycar 145.1 mi
2h 49m
£36–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
5h 24m
£57–97

Porthcawl to Rugby by bus and train

130Weekly Services

4h 28mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173.9 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Northways to Rugby via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Bristol Parkway, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Church Street via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 7h 14m.

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