The average bus between Bournemouth and Porthcawl takes 8h 57m and the fastest bus takes 7h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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 4 hours between Bournemouth and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Porthcawl station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
Bournemouth to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
The distance between Bournemouth and Porthcawl is 152.8 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to John Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 7h 2m.