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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Basingstoke is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at The Malls via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Basingstoke?

The distance between Porthcawl and Basingstoke is 152 miles. The road distance is 133.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £110 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Porthcawl to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Basingstoke bus from?

Porthcawl to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Basingstoke is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £110 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Basingstoke bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Basingstoke is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Porthcawl to Basingstoke.

Where can I stay near Basingstoke?

There are 803+ hotels available in Basingstoke.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 20m
£110–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Malls806
6h 20m
£33–93
Drive 132.8 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Basingstoke132.8 mi
2h 28m
£33–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisbury
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoke
5h 38m

Porthcawl to Basingstoke by bus and train

141Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151.2 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bridgend to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £101–102 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffin Park to The Malls via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 20m.

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