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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rhondda and Porthcawl takes 1h 48m and the fastest bus takes 1h 34m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rhondda to Porthcawl. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 48m
Duration
24 mi
Distance
£10
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 172 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Pont Rhondda to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus bus 172
  2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
1h 37m
£8–12

Rhondda to Porthcawl bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Rhondda and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhondda is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 8:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 42m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 47m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 43m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 41m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 37m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 39m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 34m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 48m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales2h 9m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales2h 7m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 47m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 43m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 41m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 47m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 43m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 41m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 23.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Pont Rhondda to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 1h 37m.

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