What is the cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Margam?

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Margam is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Margam?

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Margam is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Margam?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Margam. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Pheonix Avenue via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Margam?

The distance between Porthcawl and Margam is 21 miles. The road distance is 9 miles.

How do I travel from Porthcawl to Margam without a car?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Margam without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 17m and costs £10 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Porthcawl to Margam?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Porthcawl to Margam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Margam bus from?

Porthcawl to Margam bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Griffin Park station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Margam bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Margam bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Margam?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Margam is 9 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Porthcawl to Margam.

Where can I stay near Margam?

There are 1137+ hotels available in Margam.

Porthcawl to Margam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Porthcawl to Margam by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Griffin Park to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus X2
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
1h 17m
£10–16
Drive 8.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Margamcar 8.9 mi
12 min
£3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Margamtaxi 8.9 mi
12 min
£40–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Griffin Park to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus X2
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11 to Pheonix Avenuebus X1
1h 25m
£6–7
Bus via Porthcawl Library
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus 63 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11 to Pheonix Avenuebus X1
1h 58m
£6–10

Porthcawl to Margam by bus and train

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Distance: 20.8 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Griffin Park to Pheonix Avenue via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11 in around 1h 25m.

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