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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 3h 55m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Swindon to Porthcawl?

The distance between Swindon and Porthcawl is 96 miles. The road distance is 92.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Porthcawl without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 46m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Swindon to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Porthcawl bus from?

Swindon to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

Where does the Swindon to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Swindon to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Porthcawl is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Swindon to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 950+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Swindon to Porthcawl - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Swindon to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus X2
1h 46m
£42–75
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
3h 55m
£11–16
Drive 92.3 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Porthcawlcar 92.3 mi
1h 43m
£23–34

Swindon to Porthcawl by train and bus

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1h 46mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.4 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Cardiff North Road and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 in around 3h 55m.

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