Porthcawl travel guide
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You're Going to Love Porthcawl
With a population of 15.813, Porthcawl is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Porthcawl to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Porthcawl
How to Get to Porthcawl
Plane
Although Porthcawl doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 27 km from Porthcawl. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Porthcawl departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Porthcawl, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Porthcawl to London takes 1h 47m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £45 for a 3h 18m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Porthcawl is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 248 km from Porthcawl. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Porthcawl, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Porthcawl takes 113 km and will cost you around £6. From London, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Porthcawl
Where to stay in Porthcawl
Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £174 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Porthcawl
Most booked hotels in Porthcawl
Hiring a car in Porthcawl
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Porthcawl (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Porthcawl, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.