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

The cheapest way to get from Penywaun to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Penywaun to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Penywaun and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Penywaun to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Heol Keir Hardie and arriving at Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Aberdare Bus Station 12 and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Penywaun and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Penywaun to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Bridgend via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Penywaun to Porthcawl?

The distance between Penywaun and Porthcawl is 54 miles. The road distance is 35.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penywaun to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Penywaun to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penywaun to Porthcawl bus from?

Penywaun to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Aberdare Bus Station 12.

Where do I catch the Penywaun to Porthcawl train from?

Penywaun to Porthcawl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.

Train or bus from Penywaun to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Penywaun to Porthcawl is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £20 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Penywaun to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Penywaun to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Penywaun to Porthcawl train arrive?

Penywaun to Porthcawl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Penywaun to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Penywaun to Porthcawl is 35 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Penywaun to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 960+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Penywaun to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bridgendtrain Ebbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
2h 47m
£22–41
Drive 34.9 mi
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1. Drive from Penywaun to Porthcawlcar 34.9 mi
40 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 12 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus 172
3h 25m
£12–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penywaun to Porthcawltaxi 34.9 mi
40 min
£70–90
Bus, line 63 bus
1. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 12 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus 172
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus 63 / ...
3h 54m
£12–17

Penywaun to Porthcawl by bus and train

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Distance: 53.7 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Colliers` Arms to Northways via Aberdare Bus Station, Aberdare, Cardiff Central, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Aberdare Bus Station 12 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 46m.

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