The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Porthcawl takes 5h 1m and the fastest bus takes 2h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Porthcawl station via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10.
Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Porthcawl is 37.4 km. The road distance is 69 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.