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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Cardiff Central

    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 Caerphillytrain train
    1h 30m
    £14–27

  2. Drive 27.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Caerphillycar car 27.3 mi
    38 min
    £7–10

  3. Bus, line 26 bus

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Three Elms to Caerphilly Library / The Twynbus bus 26
    3h 13m
    £8–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Caerphillytaxi taxi 27.3 mi
    38 min
    £55–70

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 63 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Caerphillytrain train Bridgend - Rhymney
    3h 13m
    £17–31

  6. Bus, line 404 bus, line 120 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 Sardis House D3bus bus 404
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station South E5 to Caerphilly Library / The Twynbus bus 120
    3h 51m
    £12–23

Porthcawl to Caerphilly by bus and train

Calendar342Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 4 and Three Elms in around 3h 13m.

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