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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Scotland is to bus via Bristol which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Scotland is to bus and train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs £55 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Sophia Gardens, Bristol Bus Station and Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Glasgow Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Scotland?

The distance between Porthcawl and Scotland is 409 miles. The road distance is 389.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Porthcawl to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Scotland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Scotland train from?

Porthcawl to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bridgend station.

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Scotland?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Scotland is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h 58m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Porthcawl to Scotland train arrive?

Porthcawl to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Scotland is 389 miles. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Porthcawl to Scotland.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1491+ hotels available in Scotland.

Porthcawl to Scotland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Porthcawl to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 34m
£148–254
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Ninian Park PHbus X2
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
4. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
13h 58m
£50–89
Drive 386.9 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Glasgowcar 386.9 mi
7h 12m
£96–138
Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Griffin Park to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 37m
£68–179
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central
11h 22m
£263–373
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
14h 1m
£86–230
Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Griffin Park to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
5h 29m
£58–164
Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the bus from Griffin Park to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
5h 59m
£102–306
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h 27m
£95–206
Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the bus from Griffin Park to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
6h 59m
£72–207

Porthcawl to Scotland by bus and train

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Distance: 406.3 mi
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Scotland?

You can take a bus from Northways to Glasgow Central via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, and Crewe in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Buchanan Bus Station via Ninian Park PH, Sophia Gardens, Bristol Bus Station, and Newhall Street in around 13h 58m.

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