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

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

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

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    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 56m
    £53–159

  2. 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 Fishguardferry
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bridgendtrain
    14h 46m
    £103–312

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2busX1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Wexford O'Hanrahan Stationbus740
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Bridgendtrain
    16h 44m

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bridgendtrain
    16h 51m
    £97–164

  5. 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 16m
    £57–189

  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
    5h 30m
    £59–212

  7. 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 42m
    £81–299

  8. 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
    7h 12m
    £83–249

  9. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBHD - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain
    8h 14m
    £110–320

  10. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus181 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus111 / ...
    19h 43m

  11. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Porthcawlcar
    10h 3m
    £126–312

Belfast to Porthcawl by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration14h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest 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 Northways via Dublin Connolly, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard, Fishguard Harbour, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 14h 46m.

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