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

The cheapest way to get from Caerphilly to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Caerphilly to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Caerphilly and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Caerphilly to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Caerphilly Library / The Twyn and arriving at Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Caerphilly to Porthcawl?

The distance between Caerphilly and Porthcawl is 36 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caerphilly to Porthcawl without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 24m and costs £13 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Caerphilly to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caerphilly to Porthcawl bus from?

Caerphilly to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Caerphilly Library / The Twyn station.

Where does the Caerphilly to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Caerphilly to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.

Can I drive from Caerphilly to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Caerphilly to Porthcawl is 28 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Caerphilly to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 951+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Caerphilly to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 26 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Caerphilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bridgendtrain
3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus X2
1h 24m
£13–26
Drive 27.6 mi
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1. Drive from Caerphilly to Porthcawlcar 27.6 mi
38 min
£7–10
Line 26 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Caerphilly Library / The Twyn to Greyfriars Road GJbus 26
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
2h 54m
£9–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Caerphilly to Porthcawltaxi 27.6 mi
38 min
£120–150
Train, line 63 bus
1. Take the train from Caerphilly to Bridgendtrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus 63 / ...
2h 17m
£17–25

Caerphilly to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 35.7 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Caerphilly Library / The Twyn to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Greyfriars Road GJ and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 in around 2h 54m.

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