How to Travel from
Porthcawl to Alton Towers
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Porthcawl, Great Britain → Alton Towers, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Porthcawl to Alton Towers
Composite routes from Porthcawl to Alton Towers
Cheapest
3 h 9 min
Car
284 km.
from $15
Other
5 h 28 min
208 km.
from $332.26
7 h 46 min
Bus, Train
207 km.
from $5.43
6 h 55 min
Train, Bus
207 km.
Select a ticket
8 h 29 min
Bus, Train
207 km.
from $5.43
9 h 9 min
207 km.
Select a ticket
Route Navigator Porthcawl - Alton Towers
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Lias Road
Lias Road, 78 м
78 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Boulevard de Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire
Boulevard de Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire, 1 km 162 м
1 km 162 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Newtown Nottage Road
Newtown Nottage Road, 179 м
179 м
Turn slight left onto Newton Nottage Road
Newton Nottage Road, 1 km 291 м
1 km 291 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bridgend Road
Bridgend Road, 3 km 437 м
3 km 437 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A48
1 km 877 м
1 km 877 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A48
2 km 236 м
2 km 236 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Island Road
Island Road, 2 km 687 м
2 km 687 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Island Road
Island Road, 1 km 704 м
1 km 704 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A48
425 м
425 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Waterton Road
Waterton Road, 2 km 861 м
2 km 861 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Coychurch Road
Coychurch Road, 2 km 379 м
2 km 379 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A473
1 km 627 м
1 km 627 м
At roundabout, take exit 4
46 km 793 м
46 km 793 м
Keep left onto M4 and take A449, A48 toward The Midlands, Monmouth, Newport
The Midlands, Monmouth, Newport, A449, A48, 345 м
345 м
Keep left onto M4 and take A449 toward The Midlands
The Midlands, A449, 32 km 102 м
32 km 102 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A40
14 km 494 м
14 km 494 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wilton Roundabout
Wilton Roundabout, 2 km 302 м
2 km 302 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A449
1 km 793 м
1 km 793 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Travellers Rest
Travellers Rest, 34 km 430 м
34 km 430 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Strensham Interchange
Strensham Interchange, 62 km 779 м
62 km 779 м
Keep right onto M5
3 km 677 м
3 km 677 м
Keep left onto M5
10 km 775 м
10 km 775 м
Keep right onto M6
3 km 258 м
3 km 258 м
Keep left
435 м
435 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton Road, 1 km 84 м
1 km 84 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Lodge Lane
Lodge Lane, 1 km 651 м
1 km 651 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Lodge Lane
Lodge Lane, 2 km 985 м
2 km 985 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Eastern Way
Eastern Way, 281 м
281 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Eastern Way
Eastern Way, 401 м
401 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Eastern Way
Eastern Way, 1 km 985 м
1 km 985 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Eastern Way
Eastern Way, 484 м
484 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Eastern Way
Eastern Way, 394 м
394 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Eastern Way
Eastern Way, 1 km 635 м
1 km 635 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Old Hednesford Road
Old Hednesford Road, 1 km 942 м
1 km 942 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A460
55 м
55 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Uxbridge Street
Uxbridge Street, 7 km 567 м
7 km 567 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hednesford Road
Hednesford Road, 1 km 159 м
1 km 159 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Elmore Lane
Elmore Lane, 1 km 626 м
1 km 626 м
Turn left onto Station Road
Station Road, 30 м
30 м
Turn right onto Station Road
Station Road, 340 м
340 м
Turn slight left onto Station Road
Station Road, 114 м
114 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Colton Road
Colton Road, 8 km 141 м
8 km 141 м
Turn left onto B5013
8 km 652 м
8 km 652 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto B5013
209 м
209 м
Turn right onto Stafford Road
Stafford Road, 1 km 872 м
1 km 872 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hockley Road
Hockley Road, 331 м
331 м
Turn left onto Oldfields Road
Oldfields Road, 261 м
261 м
Turn right onto New Street
New Street, 179 м
179 м
Turn right onto Smithfield Road
Smithfield Road, 1 km 130 м
1 km 130 м
Turn slight right onto Ashbourne Road
Ashbourne Road, 391 м
391 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ashboune Road
Ashboune Road, 452 м
452 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Spath Roundabout
Spath Roundabout, 5 km 507 м
5 km 507 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woodseat Level
Woodseat Level, 116 м
116 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Rocester Bypass
Rocester Bypass, 1 km 738 м
1 km 738 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto New Road
New Road, 1 km 515 м
1 km 515 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B5031
1 km 593 м
1 km 593 м
Turn left onto College Road
College Road, 296 м
296 м
Turn right onto Alton Road
Alton Road, 164 м
164 м
Turn left onto Denstone Lane
Denstone Lane, 3 km 619 м
3 km 619 м
Turn sharp right onto Saltersford Lane
Saltersford Lane, 4 м
4 м
Turn left onto Uttoxeter Road
Uttoxeter Road, 3 km 695 м
3 km 695 м
Turn right
1 km 581 м
1 km 581 м
Turn right
18 м
18 м
Turn right
319 м
319 м
Keep left
52 м
52 м
Turn left
30 м
30 м
Turn left
62 м
62 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
First Great Western Service
Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bridgend to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$88.60
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Cross Country
Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trent
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Train from Bristol Parkway to Wolverhampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$69.62–$189.87
Transport for Wales
Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Bridgend to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$126.58
Bus operators
Stagecoach South Wales
Email:
customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.13
The Coach Company UK
Phone:
+44 330 174 0598
Email:
sales@thecoachcompany.co.uk
Website:
thecoachcompany.co.uk/
Bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
D&G Bus
Phone:
01782 332337
Email:
info@dgbus.co.uk
Website:
dgbus.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Alton
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
First South & West Wales
Phone:
+44 1792 57 22 55
Website:
firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
First Potteries
Phone:
0345 646 0707
Website:
firstbus.co.uk/potteries
Bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Alton Towers?
The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Alton Towers is to drive which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 3h 6m.
What is the fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Alton Towers?
The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Alton Towers is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .
Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Alton Towers?
No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Alton Towers. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Alton Towers via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 4, Cardiff and Birmingham New St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
How far is it from Porthcawl to Alton Towers?
The distance between Porthcawl and Alton Towers is 326 km. The road distance is 284.8 km.
How do I travel from Porthcawl to Alton Towers without a car?
The best way to get from Porthcawl to Alton Towers without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $152.17 - $347.83 .
How long does it take to get from Porthcawl to Alton Towers?
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Porthcawl to Alton Towers, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Alton Towers bus from?
Porthcawl to Alton Towers bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Porthcawl Library station.
Train or bus from Porthcawl to Alton Towers?
The best way to get from Porthcawl to Alton Towers is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $152.17 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 9m.
Where does the Porthcawl to Alton Towers bus arrive?
Porthcawl to Alton Towers bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 station.
Can I drive from Porthcawl to Alton Towers?
Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Alton Towers is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Porthcawl to Alton Towers.
Where can I stay near Alton Towers?
There are 961+ hotels available in Alton Towers. Prices start at $43.10 per night.
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