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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Belfast is to train and bus and fly which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Belfast is to bus and train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 41m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Belfast?

The distance between Porthcawl and Belfast is 363 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Belfast without a car is to train and ferry which takes 15h 15m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Porthcawl to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Belfast bus from?

Porthcawl to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Belfast bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Belfast.

Porthcawl to Belfast - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Porthcawl to Belfast by train, bus, plane, ferry, car ferry, busferry, 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, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
5h 30m
£59–158
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin ConnollyIc
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
15h 15m
£103–183
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14740
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street785
16h 24m
£110–171
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chester
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
17h 4m
Bus, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Griffin Park to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Rhoose
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
4h 52m
£60–242
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
5h 4m
£73–199
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
6h 28m
£88–352
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
6h 38m
£83–291
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
19h 41m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
9h 55m
£130–306

Porthcawl to Belfast by bus, train, and ferry

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Distance: 360.6 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Porthcawl to Belfast. However, you can take the bus to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, walk to Bridgend, take the train to Newport (S Wales), walk to Queensway Q1, take the bus to Airport Bus Station, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northways to Great Victoria Street via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Dublin Connolly in around 15h 15m.

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