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

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There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    8h 16m
    £134–215

  2. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    5h 31m
    £52–153

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 202 / ...
    12h 51m
    £58–88

  4. Drive  387.3 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Porthcawlcar car 387.3 mi
    7h 12m
    £97–140

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Weston-super-Maretrain train
    2. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    13h 50m
    £244–367

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus
    5h 51m
    £62–172

  7. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ABZ - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    5h 53m
    £103–290

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    7h
    £94–212

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    6h 40m
    £83–192

  10. Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane INV - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    6h 23m
    £63–190

Scotland to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Scotland and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to John Street via Crewe, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 12h 51m.

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