The average bus between Porthcawl and Merthyr Tydfil takes 4h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Porthcawl to Merthyr Tydfil. 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 Porthcawl and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Porthcawl is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Porthcawl to Merthyr Tydfil? 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 Porthcawl to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Porthcawl to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8.
Porthcawl to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6.
The distance between Porthcawl and Merthyr Tydfil is 37.4 km. The road distance is 69 km.
Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 hourly. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m.