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How to get fromPorthcawl to Rugbyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain train
    4h 27m
    £69–123

  2. Bus, line 27 bus, line 85 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12 to Kingsway GRbus bus 27 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dale House to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus X1
    5. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Church Streetbus bus 85 / ...
    9h 48m
    £22–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus Cp2
    7h 15m
    £25–44

  4. Drive  145.1 mi

    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Rugbycar car 145.1 mi
    2h 49m
    £37–53

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain train
    5h 24m
    £57–97

Porthcawl to Rugby by bus and train

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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 27m. 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 15m.

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