Pontypool to Porthcawl Buses

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: £13
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2

2h 52m

£11–16

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 9:52 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 Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:55 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
12:51 PM → 4:09 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
3:08 PM → 6:19 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
5:09 PM → 9:04 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:32 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
12:51 PM → 4:09 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
3:08 PM → 6:19 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

9:32 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
1:19 PM → 4:48 PM
3h 29m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 6:19 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:11 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
12:58 PM → 4:29 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
2:22 PM → 5:26 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:43 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 2:25 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
12:43 PM → 4:25 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 5:25 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

9:32 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
1:07 PM → 4:29 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
2:25 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:32 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
1:07 PM → 4:29 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
2:25 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 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.

Pontypool to Porthcawl buses

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Pontypool to Porthcawl bus times

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:55 AM → 2:13 PM

12:51 PM → 4:09 PM

3:08 PM → 6:19 PM

5:09 PM → 9:04 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:32 AM → 12:33 PM

10:55 AM → 2:13 PM

12:51 PM → 4:09 PM

3:08 PM → 6:19 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

9:32 AM → 12:33 PM

11:04 AM → 2:13 PM

1:19 PM → 4:48 PM

2:55 PM → 6:19 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:11 AM → 12:33 PM

10:59 AM → 2:13 PM

12:58 PM → 4:29 PM

2:22 PM → 5:26 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:43 AM → 12:27 PM

10:43 AM → 2:25 PM

12:43 PM → 4:25 PM

2:13 PM → 5:25 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

9:32 AM → 12:33 PM

11:04 AM → 2:13 PM

1:07 PM → 4:29 PM

2:25 PM → 5:50 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:32 AM → 12:33 PM

11:04 AM → 2:13 PM

1:07 PM → 4:29 PM

2:25 PM → 5:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4

Bus from Sarn Odeon to John Street

Bus from Park Road to Market Square 15A

Bus from Kingsway K14 to Sarn Odeon

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