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Trip Overview

The average bus between Porthcawl and Bristol takes 5h 53m and the fastest bus takes 2h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Porthcawl to Bristol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 53m
Duration
73 mi
Distance
£22
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Porthcawl to Bristol bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Porthcawl and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Porthcawl is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Bristol at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4 and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express12h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express2h 45m • 2 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express3h 15m • 2 changes
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    First South & West WalesAdventure TravelNational Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express12h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express2h 45m • 2 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express3h 15m • 2 changes
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    First South & West WalesAdventure TravelNational Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express12h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express2h 45m • 2 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express3h 15m • 2 changes
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    First South & West WalesAdventure TravelNational Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express12h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express2h 45m • 2 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express3h 15m • 2 changes
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    First South & West WalesAdventure TravelNational Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express12h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express2h 45m • 2 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express3h 15m • 2 changes
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    First South & West WalesAdventure TravelNational Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express14h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express3h 5m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West WalesNational Express6h 29m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Porthcawl to Bristol? 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: 73.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Bristol, England?

National Express operates a bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £10–17 and the journey takes 2h.

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