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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Castlerock is to train and bus and fly which costs £75 - £190 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Castlerock is to fly and train which takes 7h 1m and costs £70 - £240.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Castlerock?

The distance between Porthcawl and Castlerock is 394 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Castlerock without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 18h 33m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Porthcawl to Castlerock, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Castlerock?

There are 706+ hotels available in Castlerock.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Porthcawl to Castlerock by train, bus, plane, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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
4. Take the train from Antrim to Castlerock
7h 18m
£66–168
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
5. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Castlerock
18h 33m
£117–204
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to University
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218
23h 18m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Castlerock
10h 30m
£120–166
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Castlerock
7h 1m
£72–239
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
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Castlerock
7h 12m
£85–216
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
4. Take the train from Antrim to Castlerock
8h 28m
£96–371
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
5. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Castlerock
10h 40m
£76–182
Train, ferry, bus via Porthcawl Library
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1X1
5. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Castlerock0
19h 32m
Train, ferry, bus #2
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
5. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Castlerock
20h 5m
£119–172

Porthcawl to Castlerock by bus, train, foot, and ferry

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18h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 392 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Porthcawl to Castlerock. 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, take the bus to Antrim Depot, walk to Antrim, then take the train to Castlerock. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northways to Castlerock via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Dublin Busáras, Dublin Connolly, and Great Victoria Street in around 18h 33m.

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