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How to get fromBrecon to Porthcawlby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Brecon to Porthcawl by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Free Street to Neath stationbus bus T6
    2. Take the train from Neath to Bridgendtrain train Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
    2h 36m
    £17–29

  2. Drive 50.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brecon to Porthcawlcar car 50.8 mi
    1h 4m
    £13–18

  3. Bus, train via Cardiff

    1. Take the bus from Free Street to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus bus T4
    2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    3h 6m
    £23–42

  4. Bus, line 63 bus via Neath station

    1. Take the bus from Free Street to Neath stationbus bus T6
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    3h 5m
    £17–27

  5. Bus, line 63 bus

    1. Take the bus from Free Street to Swansea Bus Station Stand Fbus bus T6
    2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    3h 40m
    £14–24

  6. Line 9 bus, bus, line 63 bus

    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 7 to Aberdare Bus Stationbus bus 9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 12 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    5h
    £17–24

Brecon to Porthcawl by bus and train

Calendar158Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 62 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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 5m.

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