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The average bus between Porthcawl and Reading takes 7h 57m and the fastest bus takes 5h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Porthcawl to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 57m
Duration
196 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Porthcawl to Reading bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Porthcawl and Reading. 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 Reading at 3:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4 and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir15h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir5h 46m • 3 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir6h 3m • 3 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir5h 53m • 3 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir6h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir5h 46m • 3 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir6h 3m • 3 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir5h 53m • 3 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir6h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir5h 46m • 3 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir6h 3m • 3 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir5h 53m • 3 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir6h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir5h 46m • 3 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir6h 3m • 3 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir5h 53m • 3 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir6h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir5h 47m • 3 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir6h 1m • 3 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir5h 50m • 3 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir5h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir6h 13m • 3 changes
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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesNational ExpressRailAir6h 21m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Porthcawl to Reading? 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 Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 195.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Griffin Park to Reading RailAir via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4, Sarn Odeon, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 53m.

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