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How to get fromCardiff Airport to Porthcawlby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Rhoose to Bridgendtrain train Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus bus X2
    1h 34m
    £9–15

  2. Drive 21.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport to Porthcawlcar car 21.4 mi
    35 min
    £6–8

  3. Line 304 bus, line 303 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Llantwit Major Interchangebus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Llantwit Major Interchange to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11bus bus 303
    2h 15m
    £9–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Airport to Porthcawltaxi taxi 21.4 mi
    35 min
    £45–60

  5. Line 304 bus, line 303 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Llantwit Major Interchangebus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Llantwit Major Interchange to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11bus bus 303
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthcawl Metrolink 2bus bus 63 / ...
    2h 43m
    £9–14

Cardiff Airport to Porthcawl by bus

Calendar450Weekly Buses
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport, Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Griffin Park via Llantwit Major Interchange and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 2h 15m.

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