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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Porthcawlby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil 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
    2h 12m
    £21–38

  2. Drive 40.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawlcar car 40.3 mi
    44 min
    £10–15

  3. Line 404 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus bus 404
    3h 5m
    £13–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawltaxi taxi 40.3 mi
    44 min
    £85–110

  5. Line 9 bus, bus, line 63 bus

    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Bus Stationbus bus 9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 12 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    4h 24m
    £15–21

Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?

Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 hourly. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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