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

The cheapest way to get from Thirsk to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thirsk to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Thirsk and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Thirsk to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at John Street via Rougier Street, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Thirsk and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Thirsk and arriving at Bridgend via York and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Thirsk to Porthcawl?

The distance between Thirsk and Porthcawl is 308 miles. The road distance is 271.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thirsk to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £150 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Thirsk to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Porthcawl bus from?

Thirsk to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Porthcawl train from?

Thirsk to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.

Train or bus from Thirsk to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Thirsk to Porthcawl is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 23m.

Where does the Thirsk to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Thirsk to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Station Road.

Where does the Thirsk to Porthcawl train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thirsk to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Thirsk to Porthcawl is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Thirsk to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 967+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Thirsk to Porthcawl - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Thirsk to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 52m
£150–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
2. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
11h 23m
£45–79
Drive 269.6 mi
1. Drive from Thirsk to Porthcawlcar 269.6 mi
4h 44m
£66–95
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Thirsk to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
11h 43m
£86–185
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Thirsk to Manchester Piccadillytrain Saltburn - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
7h 37m
£111–188
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
2. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 112
11h 26m
£54–119
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Northallerton to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 52m
£75–177

Thirsk to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 306.4 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Thirsk to Northways via York, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to John Street via Station Road, Rougier Street, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 11h 23m.

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