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How to get fromAberfan to Porthcawlby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberfan to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Merthyr Vale to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bridgendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus bus X2
    2h 1m
    £19–35

  2. Drive 31.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberfan to Porthcawlcar car 31.7 mi
    1h
    £8–12

  3. Line 78 bus, line 404 bus

    1. Take the bus from Coventry Playground to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4bus bus 78
    2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus bus 404
    3h 24m
    £13–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Aberfan to Porthcawltaxi taxi 31.7 mi
    1h
    £65–80

  5. Line 78 bus, line 404 bus, line 63 bus

    1. Take the bus from Coventry Playground to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4bus bus 78
    2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus bus 404
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    3h 51m
    £13–19

Aberfan to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Coventry Playground to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 3h 24m.

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