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How to get fromPreston to Porthcawlby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    5h 9m
    £62–117

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 112
    9h 4m
    £36–58

  3. Drive  206.1 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Porthcawlcar car 206.1 mi
    4h 15m
    £52–75

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    7h 54m
    £64–264

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    8h 10m
    £92–152

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LPL - CWL
    8h 47m
    £90–195

Preston to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to John Street via Millennium Point, Birmingham Coach Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 4m.

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