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AIG Women's Open | Royal Porthcawl | 30 July - 3 August 2025
Where is Royal Porthcawl?
The 2025 AIG Women's Open will take place at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Bridgend, south Wales, between 30 July and 3 August.
Bridgend is 20 miles (32 km) west of Cardiff and 20 miles (32 km) east of Swansea.
Whether you're coming by plane, train or automobile, you will find all the travel info you need below.
And whatever your mode of transport, we wish you a safe journey and we can't wait to see you in the summer!
Travelling to the aig women's open
Plan your journey
A large number of spectators are expected to attend throughout Championship week.
To avoid road traffic congestion, and to be kind to the environment, please consider the use of public transport or car sharing with friends/family. A free spectator shuttle bus will run between Bridgend station and Royal Porthcawl for those travelling by train.
Further information on using the local bus network will be made available shortly, along with a map showing the location of on-site bicycle parking and how to access the AIG Women’s Open on foot.
By Rail
Bridgend is the closest train station to Royal Porthcawl (eight miles) where spectators can make use of the free shuttle bus service between the station and Royal Porthcawl.
This service will run between Wednesday 30 July to Sunday 3 August.
Further information on train timetables can be found on the Transport for Wales website once they’re made available and shuttle operating times will be provided here shortly.
Car and Motorbike Parking
Free public parking for cars and motorbikes is available on-site and is located approximately 225 metres from the main entrance. Please leave the M4 at J38 and follow the black and yellow event signs provided by the AA to public parking.
An accessible car park is provided for blue badge holders in car park ‘Green A’ free of charge. Please note, this is in a different location from the main public car park and closer to the main entrance, so blue badge holders should use M4 J37 and follow black and yellow AA event signage to Green car parks.
By Taxi
There will be a designated taxi rank and private hire drop off/pick-up area in the public car park. On approach to the AIG Women’s Open, ask the driver to follow black and yellow event AA signs for ‘Taxis’.
Coach Parking
There is limited on-site parking for coaches which is available free of charge for vehicles measuring 8 metres or more in length and/or a seat capacity greater than 22 seats.
Drivers should leave the M4 at J38 and follow AA signage to Coach Parking. Overnight parking is not permitted.
As space is limited, all drivers of vehicles 23-seater and above must apply for a parking pass in advance – please email tickets@aigwomensopen.com by Wednesday 9 July to request a coach parking pass.
Failure to display a coach parking pass may result in entry being refused if the coach parking area is fully booked.
Minibus Parking
Minibus parking is available free of charge in the Public Car Park. Please leave the M4 at J38 and follow the black and yellow event signs provided by the AA to Public Parking. Overnight parking is not permitted.
By Air
Porthcawl is accessible via four main airports - London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Bristol Airport and Cardiff Wales.
From London Heathrow
By Road (3 hours)
Follow signs to the M4 motorway and then head west towards South Wales. Leave the M4 at J38 and follow the black and yellow event signs provided by the AA to public parking.
By Rail (3hrs 10mins)
Catch a train from Heathrow to London Paddington, then change for a South Wales service to Bridgend.
From London Gatwick
By Road (4 hours)
Follow signs to the M23 motorway (north) towards London. Turn west onto the M25 and later west again onto the M4. Once you reach the M4, head west towards South Wales. Leave the M4 at J38 and follow the black and yellow event signs provided by the AA to public parking.
By Rail (3hrs 25mins)
Take the train from Gatwick to Reading and change for a South Wales service to Bridgend.
From Bristol Airport
By Road (1hr 35 mins)
Follow signs to and join the M4 motorway. Leave the M4 at J38 and follow the black and yellow event signs provided by the AA to public parking.
By Rail (2hr approx)
Take a train from Bristol Airport to Bristol Temple Meads, then change to take a train towards either Newport, Cardiff Central or Bristol Parkway. And then change one final time to take a train to Bridgend.
From Cardiff Wales (40mins)
By Road
Take the B4265 west past Llantwit Major, St Brides Major and Ewenny to Bridgend (approx 16 miles). Turn left at the roundabout junction with the A48. Approximately 5 miles on at the fourth roundabout, still on the A48, turn left towards the M4. Leave the M4 at J38 and follow the black and yellow event signs provided by the AA to public parking.
Local Area Restrictions
To assist with traffic management and reduce congestion in the vicinity of Royal Porthcawl, temporary traffic regulations and parking restrictions will be introduced.
To help us minimise disruption on local roads, please do not arrange taxi drop off/pick-ups or park in areas under temporary traffic restrictions.
These will be enforced by the South Wales Police to minimise disruption to local residents and businesses, assist with traffic flow and increase safety for all road users.
