The average bus between Llanelli and Porthcawl takes 4h and the fastest bus takes 2h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Llanelli 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 Llanelli and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Swansea Bus Station Stand P and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Llanelli 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 Llanelli to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Llanelli station and arriving at Porthcawl station via Swansea Bus Station Stand P station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Llanelli to Porthcawl bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5.
Llanelli to Porthcawl bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at John Street station.
The distance between Llanelli and Porthcawl is 38.9 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to John Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Sarn Odeon in around 3h 6m.