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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brighton to Porthcawl

Composite routes from Brighton to Porthcawl

Cheapest
3 h 39 min
Car
342 km.
from $18
Other
5 h 12 min
258 km.
from $282.72
9 h 4 min
258 km.
from $58.11
8 h 46 min
258 km.
from $5.43
7 h 30 min
Train, Bus
258 km.
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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bridgend-Sarn
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57

Metrobus

Phone:
+44 1293 449191
Email:
Website:
metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from London Road Shops to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.56–$5.06

First South & West Wales

Phone:
+44 1792 57 22 55
Website:
firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly

Train operators

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Brighton to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Brighton to Farringdon
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$37.97–$75.95

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$113.92–$253.16
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$177.21

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bridgend-Sarn
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$62.02

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Porthcawl is to bus which costs $34.78 - $46.74 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from London Road Shops and arriving at John Street via Bus Station, Gatwick Airport North Terminal and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Brighton to Porthcawl?

The distance between Brighton and Porthcawl is 365 km. The road distance is 342.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $130.43 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Brighton to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Porthcawl bus from?

Brighton to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from London Road Shops station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Brighton to Porthcawl is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $130.43 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus via Cardiff, which costs and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Brighton to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Brighton to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Porthcawl is 342 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Brighton to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 810+ hotels available in Porthcawl. Prices start at $44.36 per night.
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