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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pheonix Avenue to Port Talbot Parkway 5bus bus 87 / ...
    2. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus bus X2
    1h 6m
    £10–18

  2. Drive  9.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Margam to Porthcawlcar car 9.3 mi
    12 min
    £3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Margam to Porthcawltaxi taxi 9.3 mi
    12 min
    £45–55

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Earl Road to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2 / ...
    1h 6m
    £6–8

  5. Bus, line 63 bus

    1. Take the bus from Earl Road to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    1h 35m
    £6

Margam to Porthcawl by bus and train

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Earl Road to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 1h 6m.

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