The average bus between Aberdare and Porthcawl takes 2h 25m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. There is a bus service every few hours from Aberdare to Porthcawl. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Aberdare and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdare is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Aberdare station and arriving at Porthcawl station via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Aberdare to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Victoria Square station.
Aberdare to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7.
The distance between Aberdare and Porthcawl is 31.5 km. The road distance is 55 km.
Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Victoria Square to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 45m.