The average bus between Poole and Porthcawl takes 9h 19m and the fastest bus takes 7h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Poole 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 Poole and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 49m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Porthcawl station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Poole to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
The distance between Poole and Porthcawl is 147.1 km. The road distance is 436 km.
You can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to John Street via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 9m.