The average bus between Oxford and Porthcawl takes 7h 16m and the fastest bus takes 6h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 Oxford and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Oxford 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 Oxford to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane station and arriving at Sarn Odeon station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Oxford to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.
Oxford to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
The distance between Oxford and Porthcawl is 171.7 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a bus from Queens Lane to John Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 6h 27m.