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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Porth 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 51m
    £17–32

  2. Drive 20.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porth to Porthcawlcar car 20.6 mi
    38 min
    £5–8

  3. Line 172 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A5 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    2h 22m
    £10–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Porth to Porthcawltaxi taxi 20.6 mi
    38 min
    £45–55

  5. Line 172 bus, line 63 bus

    1. Take the bus from Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A5 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    2h 49m
    £10–13

Porth to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar206Weekly Services
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Porth Interchange Bay 3 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A5 and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 2h 22m.

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