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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Porthcawl

Composite routes from Manchester to Porthcawl

Cheapest
3 h 38 min
Car
340 km.
from $18
Other
7 h 19 min
242 km.
from $76.13
6 h 25 min
Train, Bus
243 km.
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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Bridgend-Sarn
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

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

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$151.89

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Bridgend-Sarn
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$94.93–$151.89

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Porthcawl is to bus which costs $44.57 - $65.22 and takes 7h 19m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at John Street via Bristol Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Manchester to Porthcawl?

The distance between Manchester and Porthcawl is 314 km. The road distance is 340.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $86.96 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Manchester to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Porthcawl bus from?

Manchester to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Manchester to Porthcawl is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $86.96 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $44.57 - $65.22 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Manchester to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Manchester to Porthcawl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Porthcawl is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Manchester 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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