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How to get fromPorthcawl to Builth Wellsby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Porthcawl to Builth Wells by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Neath station to Bulwarkbus bus T6
    2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Groebus bus T4
    4h 20m

  2. Drive 67 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Builth Wellscar car 67 mi
    1h 26m
    £17–24

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Llanellitrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
    2. Take the train from Llanelli to Llandrindodtrain train Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
    5h 38m
    £40–79

  4. 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 Tydfiltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus bus T4
    5h 27m

  5. Line 404 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 404
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus bus T4
    5h 46m

  6. Bus via Aberdare

    1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Bus Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus bus T4
    6h 52m

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  • Distance: 81.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Builth Wells, Wales?

You can take a bus from Griffin Park to Groe via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Neath, Neath station, Bulwark, and Brecon Interchange 2 in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northways to St Matthew`s Church via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Llanelli, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 5h 38m.

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