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

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There are 4 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 34m
    £11–24

  2. Drive  28 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Caerphillycar car 28 mi
    37 min
    £7–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Caerphillytaxi taxi 28 mi
    37 min
    £120–150

  4. 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
    £14–26

Porthcawl to Caerphilly by bus and train

Calendar171Weekly Services
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Porthcawl to Caerphilly. However, you can take the bus to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, walk to Bridgend, take the train to Cardiff Central, then take the train to Caerphilly. Alternatively, you can drive from Porthcawl to Caerphilly in around 37 min.

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