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How to get fromPorthcawl to Cardiff Bayby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    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 Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
    1h 2m
    £9–19

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    1h 56m
    £4–6

  3. Drive  27.2 mi

    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Cardiff Baycar car 27.2 mi
    37 min
    £7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Cardiff Baytaxi taxi 27.2 mi
    37 min
    £120–150

Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay by bus and train

Calendar466Weekly Services
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Cardiff Bay, Wales?

First South & West Wales operates a bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 42m.

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