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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at John Street via Hanover Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Bridgend via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Preston to Porthcawl?

The distance between Preston and Porthcawl is 218 miles. The road distance is 207.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Preston to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Porthcawl bus from?

Preston to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Porthcawl train from?

Preston to Porthcawl train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Preston to Porthcawl is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Preston to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Preston to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Porthcawl train arrive?

Preston to Porthcawl train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Preston to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Porthcawl is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Preston to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 972+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Preston to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
5h 17m
£73–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
8h 19m
£47–106
Drive 206.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Porthcawlcar 206.1 mi
4h 15m
£51–73
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
8h 55m
£83–274
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
8h 25m
£72–111

Preston to Porthcawl by train and bus

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 216.6 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Northways via Crewe, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to John Street via Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 19m.

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