Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

Porthcawl in July
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Porthcawl in July
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Porthcawl

Plane

Although Porthcawl doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 17 miles from Porthcawl. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Porthcawl departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Porthcawl, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Porthcawl to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Porthcawl is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 154 miles from Porthcawl. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Porthcawl, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Porthcawl takes 65 miles and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 175 miles.

Plane

Although Porthcawl doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 17 miles from Porthcawl. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Porthcawl departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Porthcawl, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Porthcawl to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Porthcawl is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 154 miles from Porthcawl. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Porthcawl, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Porthcawl takes 65 miles and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Porthcawl

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Porthcawl

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Porthcawl

Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £181 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Porthcawl

Most booked hotels in Porthcawl

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Olivia House
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Bayside Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Rose And Crown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Seabank Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Mary House 46
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Villa Guest House
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£34+
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Hiring a car in Porthcawl

Hiring a car in Porthcawl costs £39 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Porthcawl.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Porthcawl, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Porthcawl costs £39 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Porthcawl.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Porthcawl, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

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