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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stafford to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 54m
    £85–135

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Lordswood Roadbus bus X8
    2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Sarn Odeonbus bus 112
    6h 47m
    £34–80

  3. Drive 150.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stafford to Porthcawlcar car 150.8 mi
    2h 40m
    £37–53

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stafford 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 17m
    £67–111

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mill Bank to Bus Stationbus bus 5A / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bridgendtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    6h 56m
    £55–91

Stafford to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Stafford to Northways via Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stafford to John Street via Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Bus Station, Lordswood Road, and Sarn Odeon in around 6h 47m.

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