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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Scarborough to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 20m
    £159–250

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 202 / ...
    12h 10m
    £42–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Scarborough to Meadowhalltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 112
    11h 6m
    £85–180

  4. Drive 283.5 mi

    1. Drive from Scarborough to Porthcawlcar car 283.5 mi
    5h 15m
    £69–100

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Scarborough to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 13m
    £98–237

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Scarborough to Manchester Victoriatrain train Scarborough - Manchester Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    8h 14m
    £119–202

Scarborough to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Scarborough to Northways via York, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to John Street via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 12h 10m.

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