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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at John Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Reading to Porthcawl?

The distance between Reading and Porthcawl is 145 miles. The road distance is 131.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Porthcawl without a car is to train and line 63 bus which takes 2h 49m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Reading to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Porthcawl bus from?

Reading to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where does the Reading to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Reading to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Can I drive from Reading to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Porthcawl is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Reading to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 961+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Reading to Porthcawl - 4 ways to travel via train, line 63 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 63 bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus 63 / ...
2h 49m
£57–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Sarn Odeonbus 508
5h 2m
£24–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
3h 41m
£49–84
Drive 130.6 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Porthcawlcar 130.6 mi
2h 23m
£33–48

Reading to Porthcawl by train and bus

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2h 49mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 144.2 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Sarn Odeon 3 times a week. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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