There are 4 ways to get from Stroud to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Swindontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Swindon to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 56m£49–94Drive 79.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stroud to Porthcawlcar 79.1 mi
1h 34m£20–29Train, bus
- Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
3h 25m£27–52Line 66 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Merrywalks to Promenadebus 66 / ...
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Sophia Gardensbus 825
5h 47m£22–34
Stroud to Porthcawl by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Stroud to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at John Street via Royal Well, Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Bridgend via Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Stroud and Porthcawl is 121 miles. The road distance is 79.6 miles.
The best way to get from Stroud to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Stroud to Porthcawl, including transfers.
Stroud to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Merrywalks station.
Stroud to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Stroud (Glos) station.
The best way to get from Stroud to Porthcawl is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 66 bus and bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Stroud, England and Porthcawl, Wales?
You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Northways via Swindon, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to John Street via Promenade, Royal Well, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Stroud (Glos) to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Stroud to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Promenade station.
Stroud to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swindon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Porthcawl is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Stroud to Porthcawl.
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