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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Porthcawl among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, while a train costs an average of £114.
Distance: 248 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£114 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from London to Porthcawl, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Porthcawl:
A coach is £82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Porthcawl costing on average £114.
Other travel options to Porthcawl take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 20m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (3h 17m by train vs 3h 21m by car). Tickets start at around £114 compared to roughly £46 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Porthcawl from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London to Porthcawl is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Porthcawl are Cardiff. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Porthcawl on Omio.
Cardiff is a compact capital known for Welsh culture, Cardiff Castle and the energy of the Principality Stadium. Victorian arcades, civic landmarks and Cardiff Bay give it a character that feels both historic and modern.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Porthcawl:
A coach is £82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Porthcawl costing on average £114.
Other travel options to Porthcawl take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 20m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Porthcawl as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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