What is the cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay?

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £40 - £60.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay?

The distance between Porthcawl and Colwyn Bay is 216 miles. The road distance is 166.3 miles.

How do I travel from Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay bus from?

Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Sarn Odeon station.

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 23m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay is 166 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay.

Where can I stay near Colwyn Bay?

There are 1864+ hotels available in Colwyn Bay.

Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Colwyn Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Central Hotel via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Bangor Bus Station Stand E and Llandudno Junction Station Stop U. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

There are 3 ways to get from Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Colwyn BayCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 48m
£68–124
Drive 165.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay165.4 mi
4h 2m
£42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
11h 23m

Porthcawl to Colwyn Bay by bus and train

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5h 48mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.9 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Colwyn Bay every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffin Park to Central Hotel via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Broad Street, and Llandudno Junction Station Stop U in around 11h 23m.

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