What is the cheapest way to get from Somerset to Porthcawl?

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Somerset to Porthcawl?

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at John Street via Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Bridgend via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Somerset to Porthcawl?

The distance between Somerset and Porthcawl is 120 miles. The road distance is 92.1 miles.

How do I travel from Somerset to Porthcawl without a car?

The best way to get from Somerset to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Somerset to Porthcawl?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Somerset to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Porthcawl bus from?

Somerset to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Porthcawl train from?

Somerset to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Somerset to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Somerset to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Somerset to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Somerset to Porthcawl train arrive?

Somerset to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Porthcawl is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Somerset to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 963+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Somerset to Porthcawl - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Somerset to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 4m
£47–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
5h 1m
£18–37
Drive 91.6 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Porthcawlcar 91.6 mi
1h 43m
£23–33
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
6h 29m
£31–56

Somerset to Porthcawl by bus and train

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4h 4mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.7 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Northways via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to John Street via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 5h 1m.

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