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How to get fromMountain Ash to Porthcawlby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mountain Ash 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 59m
    £19–35

  2. Drive 30.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mountain Ash to Porthcawlcar car 30.7 mi
    54 min
    £8–11

  3. Line 404 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus bus 404
    3h 3m
    £12–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mountain Ash to Porthcawltaxi taxi 30.7 mi
    54 min
    £65–80

  5. Line 404 bus, line 63 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus bus 404
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    3h 32m
    £12–18

Mountain Ash to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Mountain Ash, 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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