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Brighton to Porthcawl buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Brighton and Porthcawl takes 7h 55m and the fastest bus takes 6h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton 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.

7h 55m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Brighton to Porthcawl bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Brighton and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 52m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales10h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 48m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 22m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales8h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 18m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 2m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales6h 57m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 12m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 14m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 13m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 48m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 22m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales6h 57m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 48m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 22m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales6h 57m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 48m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 22m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales6h 57m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales7h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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 Brighton to Porthcawl.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 238.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a bus from Preston Circus to John Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 7h 4m.

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