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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Caerphilly 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
    1h 42m
    £14–28

  2. Drive 27.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caerphilly to Porthcawlcar car 27.6 mi
    38 min
    £7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Caerphilly to Porthcawltaxi taxi 27.6 mi
    38 min
    £55–70

  4. Train, line 63 bus

    1. Take the train from Caerphilly to Bridgendtrain train Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    2h 34m
    £17–27

Caerphilly to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Caerphilly to Porthcawl. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bridgend, walk to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5, then take the bus to Northways. Alternatively, you can drive from Caerphilly to Porthcawl in around 38 min.

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