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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 2m
    £55–108

  2. Drive 127.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Telfordcar car 127.5 mi
    2h 45m
    £31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 112
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    6h 57m
    £36–83

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 63 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Shrewsburytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 55m
    £57–104

  5. Bus, train via Birmingham

    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 Telford Centraltrain train
    5h 24m
    £67–112

Porthcawl to Telford by bus and train

Calendar180Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffin Park to Bus Station via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 57m.

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