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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rhondda and Porthcawl takes 2h 4m and the fastest bus takes 1h 47m. 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.

2h 4m
Duration
27 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 172 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Ferndale Hotel 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 51m
£9–13

Rhondda to Porthcawl bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Rhondda and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhondda is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 8:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 56m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales2h 2m • 1 change

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

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 59m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales2h 2m • 1 change

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

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 59m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 50m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 53m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 55m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales2h 2m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales2h 22m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales2h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales2h 2m • 1 change

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

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales1h 59m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales2h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 27.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Ferndale Hotel to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 1h 51m.

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