There are 2 ways to get from Wrexham to Porthcawl by train or car
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Wrexham to Porthcawl by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Wrexham to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Wrexham to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Wrexham to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Wrexham General and arriving at Bridgend via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Wrexham and Porthcawl is 164 miles. The road distance is 144 miles.
The best way to get from Wrexham to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Wrexham to Porthcawl, including transfers.
Wrexham to Porthcawl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wrexham General station.
Wrexham to Porthcawl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wrexham to Porthcawl is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Wrexham to Porthcawl.
There are 955+ hotels available in Porthcawl.
What companies run services between Wrexham, Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?
You can take a train from Wrexham General to Northways via Newport (S Wales), Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wrexham General to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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