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How to get fromBelfast to Porthcawlby plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry or car

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

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  1. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus
    5h 40m
    £57–154

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeDUB - CWL
    7h 5m
    £46–245

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollytrainIc / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Rosslare EuroporttrainIc / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bridgendtrain
    14h 50m
    £98–152

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2busX1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
    4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4busX2
    14h 54m

  5. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4busX2
    16h 25m

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeBHD - CWL
    2. Take the train from Rhoose to Bridgendtrain
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus
    4h 40m
    £59–192

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBHD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
    5h
    £52–189

  8. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeBHD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
    6h 24m
    £83–299

  9. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeBFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
    6h 54m
    £79–234

  10. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
    2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain
    16h 43m
    £146–485

  11. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Porthcawlcar
    10h 3m
    £126–192

Belfast to Porthcawl by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Porthcawl, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Porthcawl. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Bristol Parkway, take the train to Bridgend, walk to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5, then take the bus to Porthcawl Metrolink 4. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Dublin Connolly, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 14h 50m.

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