Rome2Rio

How to get fromMiddlesbrough to Porthcawlby train, bus, car or plane

Find Transport to Porthcawl

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Middlesbrough 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    7h 37m
    £148–416

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 133 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 111 / ...
    9h 24m
    £48–70

  3. Drive 295.6 mi

    1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Porthcawlcar car 295.6 mi
    5h 8m
    £73–105

  4. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    6h 52m
    £71–166

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    8h 11m
    £94–167

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 172 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    11h 29m

  7. Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MME - CWL
    8h 29m
    £135–772

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 53m
    £148–475

Middlesbrough to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar88Weekly Services
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£148Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Northways via Darlington, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to John Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 24m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Middlesbrough

Trips to Porthcawl

Popular routes