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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Brynmawr is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Brynmawr is to drive which takes 1h and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Brynmawr?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Brynmawr station. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Brynmawr Bus Station Stand1 via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, Greyfriars Road GH and Cwmbran Bus Station Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Brynmawr?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Brynmawr. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Ebbw Vale Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Brynmawr?

The distance between Porthcawl and Brynmawr is 60 miles. The road distance is 47.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Brynmawr without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £25 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Porthcawl to Brynmawr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Brynmawr bus from?

Porthcawl to Brynmawr bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Porthcawl Library station.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Brynmawr train from?

Porthcawl to Brynmawr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bridgend station.

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Brynmawr?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Brynmawr is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £22 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Brynmawr bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Brynmawr bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Brynmawr train arrive?

Porthcawl to Brynmawr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ebbw Vale Town station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Brynmawr?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Brynmawr is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Porthcawl to Brynmawr.

Where can I stay near Brynmawr?

There are 838+ hotels available in Brynmawr.

Porthcawl to Brynmawr - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Ebbw Vale Towntrain Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
3h 19m
£25–43
Drive 47.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Brynmawrcar 47.3 mi
1h
£12–17
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus 63 / ...
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Ebbw Vale Towntrain
3. Take the bus from Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 4 to Brynmawr Bus Station Stand1bus X3 / ...
4h 34m
£27–49
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Brynmawrtaxi 47.3 mi
1h
£95–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Cwmbran Bus Station Stand Ebus X3
3. Take the bus from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand G to Brynmawr Bus Station Stand1bus X1
4h 39m
£16–22

Porthcawl to Brynmawr by bus and train

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Distance: 59.9 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Bridgend to Ebbw Vale Town hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Brynmawr Bus Station Stand1 via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, Kingsway GB, Greyfriars Road GH, and Cwmbran Bus Station Stand G in around 4h 39m.

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