The average bus between Bristol Temple Meads and Porthcawl takes 4h 47m and the fastest bus takes 3h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol Temple Meads 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 4 times a day between Bristol Temple Meads and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at The Haymarket and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol Temple Meads 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 Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads station and arriving at Porthcawl station via Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol Temple Meads to Porthcawl bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at John Street station.
The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Porthcawl is 77.8 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a bus from Temple Meads Stn to John Street via The Haymarket, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 3h 40m.