What is the cheapest way to get from Penarth to Porthcawl?

The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £5 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penarth to Porthcawl?

The fastest way to get from Penarth to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Penarth and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Windsor Terrace and arriving at Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Penarth to Porthcawl?

The distance between Penarth and Porthcawl is 32 miles. The road distance is 28.7 miles.

How do I travel from Penarth to Porthcawl without a car?

The best way to get from Penarth to Porthcawl without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 18m and costs £10 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Penarth to Porthcawl?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Penarth to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Porthcawl bus from?

Penarth to Porthcawl bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 station.

Where does the Penarth to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Penarth to Porthcawl bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Porthcawl Metrolink 4 station.

Can I drive from Penarth to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Penarth to Porthcawl is 29 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Penarth to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 949+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Penarth to Porthcawl - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Penarth to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bridgendtrain Ebbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus X2
1h 18m
£10–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
2h 10m
£5
Drive 28.6 mi
1. Drive from Penarth to Porthcawlcar 28.6 mi
36 min
£7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penarth to Porthcawltaxi 28.6 mi
36 min
£120–160

Penarth to Porthcawl by train and bus

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1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 31.5 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?

First South & West Wales operates a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 34m.

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