The average bus between Mountain Ash and Porthcawl takes 3h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mountain Ash 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 3 hours between Mountain Ash and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mountain Ash is at 10:55 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 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Mountain Ash station and arriving at Porthcawl station via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Mountain Ash to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10.
Mountain Ash to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8.
The distance between Mountain Ash and Porthcawl is 32 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.