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Trip Overview

The average bus between Porthcawl and Caerphilly takes 4h 47m and the fastest bus takes 2h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Porthcawl to Caerphilly. 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 47m
Duration
47 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
3h 17m
£8–10

Porthcawl to Caerphilly bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Porthcawl and Caerphilly. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Porthcawl is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Caerphilly at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 4 and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales11h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 16m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 46m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 21m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 16m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 46m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 21m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 16m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 46m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 21m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 16m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 46m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 21m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 16m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 46m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 21m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesCardiff BusStagecoach South Wales3h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 46.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

First South & West Wales operates a bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 42m.

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