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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Romford to London Paddingtontrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 9m
    £85–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Romford Station to Trafalgar Squarebus bus N15
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sarn Odeonbus bus 507 / ...
    7h 56m
    £36–185

  3. Drive 186.8 mi

    1. Drive from Romford to Porthcawlcar car 186.8 mi
    3h 45m
    £46–66

  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LCY - CWL
    9h 5m
    £285–681

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Romford to Heathrow Terminal 5train train
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    9h 11m
    £46–85

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LCY - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 33m
    £224–513

Romford to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Romford to Northways via London Paddington, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Romford Station to John Street via Trafalgar Square, Whitehall / Trafalgar Square, Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Sarn Odeon in around 7h 56m.

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