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

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Torquay to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Torquay and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at John Street via Sherborne Road, Exeter, Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Torquay and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Bridgend via Newton Abbot and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Torquay to Porthcawl?

The distance between Torquay and Porthcawl is 171 miles. The road distance is 149.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Torquay to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Torquay to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Porthcawl bus from?

Torquay to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Porthcawl train from?

Torquay to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Torquay to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Torquay to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Torquay to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Torquay to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Torquay to Porthcawl train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Torquay to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Porthcawl is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Torquay to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 953+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 27m
£64–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
8h 34m
£24–44
Drive 148.9 mi
1. Drive from Torquay to Porthcawlcar 148.9 mi
2h 39m
£37–54
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
7h
£57–108

Torquay to Porthcawl by train and bus

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4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 170 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Northways via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to John Street via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 34m.

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