The average bus between Middlesbrough and Porthcawl takes 13h 48m and the fastest bus takes 9h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Middlesbrough to Porthcawl. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Middlesbrough and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 12:35 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 13h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Middlesbrough to Porthcawl? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Porthcawl station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.
Middlesbrough to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.
Middlesbrough to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Porthcawl is 381.9 km. The road distance is 505 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to John Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 10h 3m.