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How to get fromPorthcawl to Blackpoolby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Porthcawl to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to CrewetrainMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to PrestontrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 15m
    £83–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus121 / ...
    10h 6m
    £35–92

  3. Drive 221 mi

    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Blackpoolcar221 mi
    4h 39m
    £56–80

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)planeCWL - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
    8h 37m
    £83–316

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Manchester PiccadillytrainMilford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool NorthtrainManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    7h 24m
    £73–142

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2busX2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
    10h 27m

Porthcawl to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Northways to Blackpool North via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Crewe, and Preston in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffin Park to National Express Coach Facility via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 6m.

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