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How to get fromRugby to Porthcawlby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rugby to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    4h 18m
    £65–123

  2. Line 86 bus, bus, line 201 bus, line 63 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northcote Road to Transport Museumbus bus 86
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Sarn Odeonbus bus 201 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    6h 18m
    £27–42

  3. Drive  144.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rugby to Porthcawlcar car 144.4 mi
    2h 50m
    £36–52

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    5h 6m
    £57–96

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Bullringbus bus X1
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    7h 12m
    £53–80

Rugby to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar159Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Northways via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northcote Road to John Street via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 6h 18m.

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