There are 5 ways to get from Walsall to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 8m£59–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 112
6h 3m£24–41Drive 134.3 mi
- Drive from Walsall to Porthcawlcar 134.3 mi
2h 23m£33–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
4h 53m£51–81Train, bus via Hereford
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
5h 57m£40–86
Walsall to Porthcawl by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walsall to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Walsall to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Walsall station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Walsall Bus Station and arriving at John Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Walsall to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Walsall and arriving at Bridgend via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Walsall and Porthcawl is 156 miles. The road distance is 135.1 miles.
The best way to get from Walsall to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Walsall to Porthcawl, including transfers.
Walsall to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Walsall to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Walsall to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Walsall, England and Porthcawl, Wales?
You can take a train from Walsall to Northways via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeon twice daily. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
- 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 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Walsall to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Walsall to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walsall to Porthcawl is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Walsall to Porthcawl.
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