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Trip Overview

The average bus between Porthcawl and Pontypool takes 5h 55m and the fastest bus takes 2h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Porthcawl to Pontypool. 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 55m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Kingsway K14bus bus 202 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus bus X24 / ...
3h 17m
£15–22

Porthcawl to Pontypool bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Porthcawl and Pontypool. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Porthcawl is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Pontypool at 10:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4 and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 37m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 2m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 19m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 7m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 2m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 19m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 7m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales2h 58m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 8m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 48m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales12h 43m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales13h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 7m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 2m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 19m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 7m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 2m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 19m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 7m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 2m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 19m • 3 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales3h 26m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Porthcawl to Pontypool? 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.

Map of how to get from Porthcawl to Pontypool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Griffin Park to Park Road via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4, Sarn Odeon, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 3h 17m.

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