The average bus between Pontypridd and Porthcawl takes 2h 13m and the fastest bus takes 1h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypridd is at 4:26 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 6:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 10m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd station and arriving at Porthcawl station via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Pontypridd to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Catherine Street E2 station.
Pontypridd to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Porthcawl Metrolink 4 station.
The distance between Pontypridd and Porthcawl is 28.5 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 1h 55m.