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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Whitby is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 13h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Whitby is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Boyes via Sophia Gardens, Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Whitby via Bristol Parkway and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Whitby?

The distance between Porthcawl and Whitby is 376 miles. The road distance is 300 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs £170 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Porthcawl to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Whitby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Whitby train from?

Porthcawl to Whitby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Whitby?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Whitby is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs £170 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 13h 37m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Whitby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Porthcawl to Whitby train arrive?

Porthcawl to Whitby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Whitby is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Porthcawl to Whitby.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 2148+ hotels available in Whitby.

Porthcawl to Whitby - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Porthcawl to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Darlingtontrain
3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
10h 18m
£174–274
Bus
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 Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
13h 37m
£36–61
Drive 298.3 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Whitbycar 298.3 mi
5h 28m
£74–107
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
9h 31m
£79–180
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
11h 9m
£98–180
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
13h 55m
£53–128
Fly Cardiff Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane CWL - MME
2. Take the train from Allens West to Whitbytrain
10h 41m
£157–754

Porthcawl to Whitby by bus and train

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10h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 373.8 mi
Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a bus from Northways to Whitby via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Bristol Parkway, and Darlington in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Boyes via Ninian Park PH, Sophia Gardens, Bristol Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 37m.

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