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

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There are 4 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 19m
    £79–140

  2. Line 86 bus, bus, line 63 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Street to Transport Museumbus bus 86
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 707 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 112
    4. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    7h 17m
    £33–75

  3. Drive 143.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rugby to Porthcawlcar car 143.5 mi
    2h 48m
    £35–51

  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 22m
    £68–113

Rugby to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar163Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to John Street via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 7h 17m.

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