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How to get fromPontypridd (Station) to Porthcawlby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Pontypridd (Station) to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontypridd 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 42m
    £16–30

  2. Drive 22.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontypridd (Station) to Porthcawlcar car 22.2 mi
    42 min
    £6–8

  3. Line 404 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rose & Crown to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus bus 404
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    2h 2m
    £10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pontypridd (Station) to Porthcawltaxi taxi 22.2 mi
    42 min
    £45–60

  5. Line 404 bus, line 63 bus

    1. Take the bus from Rose & Crown to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus bus 404
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    2h 30m
    £10–12

Pontypridd (Station) to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar390Weekly Services
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Pontypridd (Station), Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Pontypridd (Station) to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Rose & Crown and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 2h 2m.

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