There are 5 ways to get from Redditch to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Redditch to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
4h 39m£60–112Drive 119.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Redditch to Porthcawlcar 119.5 mi
2h 12m£31–44Bus, line 144 bus, line 201 bus, line 63 bus
- Take the bus from Britten Street to Bromsgrove Bus Stationbus 52A / ...
- Take the bus from Bromsgrove Bus Station to Worcester Bus Stationbus 144
- Take the bus from Worcester Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp4 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to John Streetbus 63 / ...
6h 45mTrain, bus
- Take the train from University to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
5h 39m£52–83Train, line 63 bus
- Take the train from Bromsgrove to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Bridgendtrain
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus 63 / ...
5h 41m£40–74
Redditch to Porthcawl by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Redditch to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Redditch to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Redditch to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Britten Street and arriving at John Street via Bromsgrove Bus Station, Worcester Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Redditch to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Redditch and arriving at Bridgend via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Redditch and Porthcawl is 161 miles. The road distance is 120.2 miles.
The best way to get from Redditch to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Redditch to Porthcawl, including transfers.
Redditch to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, depart from Britten Street station.
Redditch to Porthcawl train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Redditch station.
The best way to get from Redditch to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 144 bus and line 201 bus and line 63 bus, which costs and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Redditch, England and Porthcawl, Wales?
You can take a train from Redditch to Northways via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Britten Street to John Street via Bromsgrove Bus Station, Worcester Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Redditch to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Bromsgrove to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from University to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
Bus from Britten Street to Bromsgrove Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Worcestershire
Bus from Bromsgrove Bus Station to Worcester Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- First Worcestershire
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Worcester Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Sarn Odeon to John Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Street
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Redditch to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, arrive at Bromsgrove Bus Station.
Redditch to Porthcawl train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redditch to Porthcawl is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Redditch to Porthcawl.
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