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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sheffield to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 19m
    £92–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 112
    7h 13m
    £35–58

  3. Drive  201.6 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Porthcawlcar car 201.6 mi
    3h 50m
    £50–73

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    7h 54m
    £67–262

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield 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 30m
    £81–122

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Bridgendtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    6h 8m
    £74–126

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LBA - CWL
    10h 3m
    £71–295

Sheffield to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Northways via Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to John Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon in around 7h 13m.

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