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

The cheapest way to get from Woking to Porthcawl is to bus via Cardiff which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Woking to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Woking and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Woking station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Woking Railway Station Southside and arriving at John Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Woking and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Woking to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Woking and arriving at Bridgend via Basingstoke and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Woking to Porthcawl?

The distance between Woking and Porthcawl is 176 miles. The road distance is 153.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Woking to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Woking to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Woking to Porthcawl bus from?

Woking to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Woking to Porthcawl train from?

Woking to Porthcawl train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Woking station.

Train or bus from Woking to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Woking to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Woking to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Woking to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Woking to Porthcawl train arrive?

Woking to Porthcawl train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Woking to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Woking to Porthcawl is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Woking to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 972+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Woking to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Woking to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Woking to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Basingstoke / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 2m
£74–151
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
7h 27m
£23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
5h 51m
£33–74
Drive 153.1 mi
1. Drive from Woking to Porthcawlcar 153.1 mi
2h 46m
£38–54
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Woking to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
5h 57m
£67–138

Woking to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 175.2 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Woking to Northways via Basingstoke, Reading, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeon hourly. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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