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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Manchester PiccadillytrainMilford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 7m
    £43–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus StationbusUk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill InterchangebusUk071
    7h 39m
    £18–60

  3. Drive 187.5 mi

    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Manchestercar187.5 mi
    4h 13m
    £46–66

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeCWL - MAN
    7h 20m
    £69–185

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2busX2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    6h 40m

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    6h 3m
    £115–387

Porthcawl to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–130 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffin Park to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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