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Aberfan to Porthcawl buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Aberfan and Porthcawl takes 4h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aberfan 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.

4h 54m
Duration
42 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 78 bus, line 404 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Coventry Playground to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4bus bus 78
  2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus bus 404
3h 17m
£13–21

Aberfan to Porthcawl bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Aberfan and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberfan is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales3h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberfan to Porthcawl? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Aberfan to Porthcawl.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 42.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Aberfan, Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a bus from Coventry Playground to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 3h 17m.

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