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How to get fromPorthcawl to Whitbyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Porthcawl to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    10h 25m
    £150–253

  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 Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    13h 35m
    £36–51

  3. Drive  298.3 mi

    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Whitbycar car 298.3 mi
    5h 28m
    £76–109

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    9h 22m
    £80–192

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain train
    11h 39m
    £109–187

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    15h 3m
    £44–73

Porthcawl to Whitby by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 25m

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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Boyes via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, Kingsway GB, Cardiff - North Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 35m.

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