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How to get fromPorthcawl to Merthyr Tydfilby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train via Bridgend

    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 Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    2h 28m
    £20–37

  2. Drive 34.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 34.8 mi
    56 min
    £9–13

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    3h 11m
    £12–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Merthyr Tydfiltaxi taxi 34.8 mi
    56 min
    £70–90

  5. Line 404 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 404
    3h 30m
    £14–21

  6. Bus, line 9 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 7 to Aberdare Bus Stationbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 12 to RAFA Clubbus bus 172 / ...
    4h 20m
    £14–25

Porthcawl to Merthyr Tydfil by bus and train

Calendar213Weekly Services
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 hourly. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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