The average bus between Dover and Porthcawl takes 14h 56m and the fastest bus takes 9h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover 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 3 times a day between Dover and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 14h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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14h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Porthcawl station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.
Dover to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
The distance between Dover and Porthcawl is 350.9 km. The road distance is 435 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to John Street via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 59m.