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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at John Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Porthcawl?

The distance between Basingstoke and Porthcawl is 153 miles. The road distance is 132.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £55 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Basingstoke to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Porthcawl bus from?

Basingstoke to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Porthcawl is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Porthcawl is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Basingstoke to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 884+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Basingstoke to Porthcawl - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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 Reading to BridgendLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 13m
£59–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeon201 / ...
5h 38m
£31–77
Drive 132 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Porthcawl132 mi
2h 27m
£33–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4X2
5h 27m

Basingstoke to Porthcawl by train and bus

143Weekly Services

3h 13mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.1 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Porthcawl, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Bridgend hourly. Tickets cost £50–150 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to John Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 5h 38m.

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