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How to get fromPort Talbot to Porthcawlby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bridgendtrain train Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus bus X2
    49 min
    £8–15

  2. Drive 10.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Talbot to Porthcawlcar car 10.8 mi
    14 min
    £3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Port Talbot to Porthcawltaxi taxi 10.8 mi
    14 min
    £25–30

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    1h 16m
    £6–8

  5. Train, line 63 bus

    1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bridgendtrain train Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    1h 20m
    £8–13

Port Talbot to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar322Weekly Services
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.9 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 1h 16m.

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