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How to get fromPorthcawl to Pontypoolby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train via Cardiff Central

    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 Cwmbrantrain train
    2h 40m
    £22–41

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Trosnant Streetbus bus X3
    3h 36m
    £9–12

  3. Drive  42.2 mi

    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Pontypoolcar car 42.2 mi
    53 min
    £11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Pontypooltaxi taxi 42.2 mi
    53 min
    £180–220

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 63 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Newbridgetrain train Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
    3h 53m
    £21–39

  6. Bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 to Friars Walk 15bus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    4h 8m

Porthcawl to Pontypool by bus and train

Calendar155Weekly Services
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Trosnant Street via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 and Greyfriars Road GH in around 3h 36m.

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