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How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Porthcawl

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Thirteen ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Porthcawl

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$265.81
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$189.87
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$151.89
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$202.52
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$53.16–$265.81

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$493.65

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$405.05
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$455.68

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Newport Train Station to Bridgend-Sarn
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Queensway
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

Stagecoach South Wales

Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northways
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.43–$6.20

First South & West Wales

Phone:
+44 1792 57 22 55
Website:
firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northways
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$316.44

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$43.04

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$82.28
Train from London Paddington to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$240.50
Train from Reading to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$189.87

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newport
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$822.76
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.50–$82.28

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$139.24

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$120.25
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$151.89
Train from Rhoose to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.59–$12.02

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Porthcawl is to bus which costs $53.26 - $76.09 and takes 14h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Porthcawl is to fly and train and bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $44.57 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at John Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Newport Train Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Porthcawl?

The distance between Edinburgh and Porthcawl is 653 km. The road distance is 661.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $173.91 - $380.43 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Edinburgh to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Porthcawl bus from?

Edinburgh to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Porthcawl is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $173.91 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $53.26 - $76.09 and takes 14h 29m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Porthcawl is 661 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Edinburgh to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 826+ hotels available in Porthcawl. Prices start at $42.91 per night.
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