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

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There are 5 ways to get from Pontypridd 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 22.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Porthcawlcar car 22.4 mi
    42 min
    £6–8

  3. Line 404 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 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 1m
    £10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pontypridd to Porthcawltaxi taxi 22.4 mi
    42 min
    £45–60

  5. Line 404 bus, line 63 bus

    1. Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus bus 404
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    2h 29m
    £10–12

Pontypridd 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, Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 2h 1m.

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