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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 34m
    £64–123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk084 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    9h 3m
    £20–27

  3. Line 85 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from North Street to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus 85 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    7h 7m
    £27–47

  4. Drive  144.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rugby to Porthcawlcar car 144.4 mi
    2h 50m
    £37–53

  5. 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 41m
    £57–96

Rugby to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to John Street via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 7h 7m.

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