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How to get fromPorthcawl to Aberfanby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train via Bridgend

    best
    1. Take the bus from Northways to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Valetrain train
    2h 15m
    £18–34

  2. Drive 31.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Aberfancar car 31.5 mi
    59 min
    £8–12

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Valetrain train Cardiff Central - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2h 58m
    £10–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Aberfantaxi taxi 31.5 mi
    59 min
    £65–80

  5. Line 404 bus, line 78 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 404
    2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 to Coventry Playgroundbus bus 78
    3h 42m
    £14–20

  6. Bus, line 404 bus, line 78 bus

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 63 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 404
    3. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 to Coventry Playgroundbus bus 78
    4h 15m
    £14–23

Porthcawl to Aberfan by bus and train

Calendar213Weekly Services
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Griffin Park to Coventry Playground via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 in around 3h 42m.

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