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Porthcawl to Alton Towers

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Seven ways to Travel from Porthcawl to Alton Towers

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Cheapest
By car (284 km)
3 h 9 min
284 km.
from $15
Other
Rideshare
3 h 9 min
284 km.
from $10.80
Train
5 h 28 min
208 km.
from $332.26
Bus, Train (Bus)
7 h 46 min
207 km.
from $5.43
Train, Bus
6 h 55 min
207 km.
Bus, Train (Bus)
8 h 29 min
207 km.
from $5.43
Bus
9 h 9 min
207 km.

Transport providers

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bridgend to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$88.60

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trent
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Train from Bristol Parkway to Wolverhampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$69.62–$189.87

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Bridgend to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$126.58

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.13

The Coach Company UK

Phone:
+44 330 174 0598
Email:
Website:
thecoachcompany.co.uk/
Bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week

D&G Bus

Phone:
01782 332337
Email:
Website:
dgbus.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Alton
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

First South & West Wales

Phone:
+44 1792 57 22 55
Website:
firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

First Potteries

Phone:
0345 646 0707
Website:
firstbus.co.uk/potteries
Bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Alton Towers?

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Alton Towers is to drive which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Alton Towers?

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Alton Towers is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Alton Towers?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Alton Towers. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Alton Towers via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 4, Cardiff and Birmingham New St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Alton Towers?

The distance between Porthcawl and Alton Towers is 326 km. The road distance is 284.8 km.

How do I travel from Porthcawl to Alton Towers without a car?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Alton Towers without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $152.17 - $347.83 .

How long does it take to get from Porthcawl to Alton Towers?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Porthcawl to Alton Towers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Alton Towers bus from?

Porthcawl to Alton Towers bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Porthcawl Library station.

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Alton Towers?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Alton Towers is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $152.17 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Alton Towers bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Alton Towers bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Alton Towers?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Alton Towers is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Porthcawl to Alton Towers.

Where can I stay near Alton Towers?

There are 961+ hotels available in Alton Towers. Prices start at $43.10 per night.
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