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

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There are 6 ways to get from Pontypool to Porthcawl by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Park Road to Trussel Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the train from Cwmbran to Bridgendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus bus X2
    2h 41m
    £21–39

  2. Drive  43.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontypool to Porthcawlcar car 43.8 mi
    51 min
    £11–16

  3. Bus, train, line 63 bus

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Market Square 15Abus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    2h 51m
    £19–35

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Porthcawltaxi taxi 43.8 mi
    51 min
    £190–230

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    3h 9m
    £12–23

  6. Bus, line 63 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Road to Market Square 15Abus bus X24
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Sarn Odeonbus bus 201 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    4h 3m
    £13–24

Pontypool to Porthcawl by bus and train

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

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

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