What is the cheapest way to get from Brecon to Porthcawl?

The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Porthcawl is to bus and line 63 bus which costs £13 - £19 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brecon to Porthcawl?

The fastest way to get from Brecon to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Free Street and arriving at John Street via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Brecon to Porthcawl?

The distance between Brecon and Porthcawl is 69 miles. The road distance is 51.1 miles.

How do I travel from Brecon to Porthcawl without a car?

The best way to get from Brecon to Porthcawl without a car is to bus and line 63 bus via Neath station which takes 3h 2m and costs £14 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Brecon to Porthcawl?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Brecon to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Porthcawl bus from?

Brecon to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Free Street station.

Where does the Brecon to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Brecon to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Neath station.

Can I drive from Brecon to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Porthcawl is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Brecon to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 963+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Brecon to Porthcawl - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 63 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brecon to Porthcawl by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 63 bus via Neath station
best
1. Take the bus from Free Street to Neath stationbus T6
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus 63 / ...
3h 2m
£15–26
Drive 50.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brecon to Porthcawlcar 50.8 mi
1h 5m
£13–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Free Street to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 24m
£20–36
Bus, line 63 bus
1. Take the bus from Free Street to Swansea Bus Station Stand Fbus T6
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to John Streetbus 63 / ...
4h 7m
£13–19

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Distance: 69.1 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Free Street to John Street via Neath station, Neath, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 in around 3h 2m.

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