There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Llanelli to Bridgendtrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus X2
1h 25m£15–33Line 111 bus, line 201 bus, line 63 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus 111
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to John Streetbus 63 / ...
3h 6m£9–12Drive 32.6 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Porthcawlcar 32.6 mi
40 min£9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Llanelli to Porthcawltaxi 32.6 mi
40 min£140–180Train, line 63 bus
- Take the train from Llanelli to Bridgendtrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus 63 / ...
1h 56m£15–31
Llanelli to Porthcawl by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at John Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Llanelli and Porthcawl is 45 miles. The road distance is 32.8 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Porthcawl without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 25m and costs £15 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Llanelli to Porthcawl, including transfers.
Llanelli to Porthcawl bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5.
Llanelli to Porthcawl bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand P.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Porthcawl is 33 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Llanelli to Porthcawl.
There are 958+ hotels available in Porthcawl.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?
You can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to John Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Sarn Odeon in around 3h 6m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northways
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Sarn Odeon to John Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Street
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- £140–180
Andy's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1554 741373
Matts Taxis Llanelli
- Phone
- +44 1554 757 757
S & G Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7880 931 759
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