The average bus between Gelligaer and Porthcawl takes 3h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gelligaer 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 Gelligaer and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelligaer is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gelligaer 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 Gelligaer to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Gelligaer station and arriving at Porthcawl station via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Gelligaer to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Harris Coaches, depart from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10.
Gelligaer to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Harris Coaches, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8.
The distance between Gelligaer and Porthcawl is 37.2 km. The road distance is 62 km.
Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 hourly. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m.