What is the cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £19 - £27 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £21 - £35.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Porthcawl and Aberystwyth is 119 miles. The road distance is 85.7 miles.

How do I travel from Porthcawl to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Aberystwyth without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 50m and costs £28 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Porthcawl to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Porthcawl to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Aberystwyth bus from?

Porthcawl to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Aberystwyth is 86 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Porthcawl to Aberystwyth.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 819+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Porthcawl to Aberystwyth - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4, Sarn Odeon, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

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There are 3 ways to get from Porthcawl to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
4h 50m
£28–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
5h 46m
£19–26
Drive 85.2 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Aberystwythcar 85.2 mi
2h 1m
£22–31

Porthcawl to Aberystwyth by bus and train

186Weekly Services

4h 50mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 118.1 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Griffin Park to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4, Sarn Odeon, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and The Black Lion in around 5h 46m.

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