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

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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Sheffieldtrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 28m
    £90–154

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    8h 28m
    £33–47

  3. Drive  202.2 mi

    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Sheffieldcar car 202.2 mi
    3h 49m
    £51–74

  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 Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 57m
    £78–123

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Stockporttrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    6h 36m
    £73–130

Porthcawl to Sheffield by bus and train

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Northways to Sheffield via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Waingate/CG19 via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, Kingsway GB, Cardiff - North Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/A3 in around 8h 28m.

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