The average bus between Nelson and Porthcawl takes 3h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nelson 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 Nelson and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 6:54 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 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nelson 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 Nelson to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Porthcawl station via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Nelson to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10.
Nelson to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8.
The distance between Nelson and Porthcawl is 34.8 km. The road distance is 58 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.