What is the cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay is to bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay?

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Cardiff Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between Porthcawl and Cardiff Bay is 27 miles. The road distance is 27.4 miles.

How do I travel from Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 2m and costs £9 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay?

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay bus from?

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

Where does the Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay is 27 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

There are 1795+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay.

Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Northways to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus X2
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
1h 2m
£9–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
1h 42m
£3
Drive 27.2 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Cardiff Baycar 27.2 mi
37 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Cardiff Baytaxi 27.2 mi
37 min
£120–150

Porthcawl to Cardiff Bay by bus and train

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1h 2mAverage Duration

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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 hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 42m.

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