The average bus between Plymouth and Porthcawl takes 8h 19m and the fastest bus takes 6h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 4 times a day between Plymouth and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Cabot Circus and take an average of 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Porthcawl station via Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
Plymouth to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
The distance between Plymouth and Porthcawl is 126.9 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to John Street via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 7h 21m.