What is the cheapest way to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl?

The cheapest way to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl is to bus via Cardiff which costs £29 - £50 and takes 10h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl?

The fastest way to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Royal Tunbridge Wells station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at John Street via Bus Station, North Terminal Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Tunbridge Wells and arriving at Bridgend via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl?

The distance between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Porthcawl is 210 miles. The road distance is 203 miles.

How do I travel from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl without a car?

The best way to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £90 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl bus from?

Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl train from?

Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Tunbridge Wells station.

Train or bus from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl train arrive?

Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 959+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to London Charing Crosstrain Tunbridge Wells - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 29m
£93–190
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
10h 55m
£29–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 291
2. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 201
8h 31m
Drive 201.9 mi
1. Drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawlcar 201.9 mi
3h 32m
£49–71

Royal Tunbridge Wells to Porthcawl by train, subway, and bus

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4h 29mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 209.2 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Royal Tunbridge Wells, England and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a train from Tunbridge Wells to Northways via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to John Street via Bus Station, North Terminal Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 31m.

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