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Pontypool to Porthcawl buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Pontypool and Porthcawl takes 4h 32m and the fastest bus takes 3h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontypool 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.

4h 32m
Duration
51 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
2h 59m
£12–20

Pontypool to Porthcawl bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Pontypool and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 8:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypool is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Trussel Road and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales10h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesNational ExpressFirst South & West Wales3h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pontypool 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.

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  • Distance: 51.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?

First South & West Wales operates a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 34m.

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