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

The cheapest way to get from Telford to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Telford to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Telford and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Telford station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at John Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Telford and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Telford to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Telford Central and arriving at Bridgend via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Telford to Porthcawl?

The distance between Telford and Porthcawl is 149 miles. The road distance is 128.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Telford to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Telford to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Telford to Porthcawl bus from?

Telford to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Telford to Porthcawl train from?

Telford to Porthcawl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Telford to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Telford to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Telford to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Telford to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Telford to Porthcawl train arrive?

Telford to Porthcawl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bridgend station.

Can I drive from Telford to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Telford to Porthcawl is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Telford to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 967+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
4h 17m
£58–102
Drive 127.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Telford to Porthcawlcar 127.7 mi
2h 46m
£31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 112
6h 21m
£33–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
5h 21m
£68–112

Telford to Porthcawl by train and bus

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.7 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Bridgend every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to John Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon in around 6h 21m.

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