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

The cheapest way to get from York to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between York and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at John Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

Is there a direct train between York and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from York to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Bridgend via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from York to Porthcawl?

The distance between York and Porthcawl is 286 miles. The road distance is 252.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £140 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from York to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Porthcawl bus from?

York to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Porthcawl train from?

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

Train or bus from York to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from York to Porthcawl is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the York to Porthcawl bus arrive?

York to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Porthcawl train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Porthcawl is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from York to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 972+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from York 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 / ...
5h 34m
£146–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
10h 9m
£42–75
Drive 251.3 mi
1. Drive from York to Porthcawlcar 251.3 mi
4h 35m
£62–89
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
11h 19m
£73–195
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
7h 23m
£102–174
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 112
10h 20m
£50–116
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 15m
£84–202

York to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 284.3 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from York to Northways via Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to John Street via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 10h 9m.

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