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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Bridgendtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus bus X2
    2h 27m
    £23–39

  2. Bus via Friars Walk 15

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Market Square 15Abus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Friars Walk 15 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14bus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    3h 43m
    £9–10

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    2h 58m
    £13–23

  4. Drive 43.8 mi

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

  5. Taxi

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

  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 / ...
    3h 27m
    £13–24

Pontypool to Porthcawl by bus and train

Calendar182Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 34m.

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