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How to Travel from

Glasgow to Porthcawl

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36

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:
$8.86–$12.66
Bus from Glasgow to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Queensway
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$55.69
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

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 Glasgow Central to Warrington
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$291.13

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$55.69
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$88.60

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Newport
Ave. Duration:
7h 58m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$278.47–$949.33
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55

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–$126.58
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$25.32

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Porthcawl is to bus which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Porthcawl is to fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs $76.09 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at John Street via Newport Train Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Porthcawl?

The distance between Glasgow and Porthcawl is 653 km. The road distance is 667.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Porthcawl without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 8h 38m and costs $173.91 - $445.65 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Glasgow to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Porthcawl bus from?

Glasgow to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Porthcawl is to train via Warrington which takes 8h 38m and costs $173.91 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Glasgow to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Glasgow to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Queensway Q1 station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Porthcawl is 668 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Glasgow 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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