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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Penarth is to bus which costs £5 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Penarth is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Albert Road via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Penarth?

The distance between Porthcawl and Penarth is 31 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Penarth without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 26m and costs £12 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Porthcawl to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Penarth bus from?

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

Where does the Porthcawl to Penarth bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Penarth is 28 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Porthcawl to Penarth.

Where can I stay near Penarth?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Penarth.

Porthcawl to Penarth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthcawl to Penarth 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 26m
£12–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2h 13m
£5
Drive 27.5 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Penarthcar 27.5 mi
39 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Penarthtaxi 27.5 mi
39 min
£55–70

Porthcawl to Penarth by bus and train

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 30.7 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales?

First South & West Wales operates a bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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