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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Porthcawl is to train and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at John Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Kingsway GD and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from Ayr to Porthcawl?

The distance between Ayr and Porthcawl is 451 miles. The road distance is 384.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs £90 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Ayr to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Porthcawl bus from?

Ayr to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Ayr to Porthcawl is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs £90 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Ayr to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Ayr to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Porthcawl is 385 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Ayr to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 890+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Ayr to Porthcawl - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Ayr to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgend
9h 51m
£93–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
13h 35m
£36–53
Drive 382.6 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Porthcawl382.6 mi
7h 20m
£95–138
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
6h 4m
£57–151
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgend
11h 28m
£108–204
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeon111 / ...
14h 14m
£42–93
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
7h 12m
£60–162
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
6h 58m
£82–214
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgend
7h 7m
£137–421
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
7h 21m
£80–241
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgend
7h 38m
£109–303

Ayr to Porthcawl by train and bus

55Weekly Services

9h 51mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 448.3 mi
Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a train from Ayr to Northways via Glasgow Central, Crewe, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to John Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Sarn Odeon in around 13h 35m.

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