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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 26m
    £69–123

  2. Bus, line 201 bus, line 86 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Griffin Park to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus Cp2
    4. Take the bus from Transport Museum to Bennett Streetbus bus 86
    6h 30m
    £30–46

  3. Drive  145.1 mi

    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Rugbycar car 145.1 mi
    2h 49m
    £36–52

  4. 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

  5. Bus, train, line 85 bus

    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 bus from Allison Street to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus X1
    4. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Lawrence Sheriff Streetbus bus 85A / ...
    7h 31m

Porthcawl to Rugby by bus and train

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffin Park to Bennett Street via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4, Sarn Odeon, Sophia Gardens, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 6h 30m.

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