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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Pontypool is to bus which costs £9 - £12 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Pontypool is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Trosnant Street via Greyfriars Road GH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Pontypool?

The distance between Porthcawl and Pontypool is 51 miles. The road distance is 42.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Pontypool without a car is to bus and train via Cardiff Central which takes 2h 30m and costs £20 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Porthcawl to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Pontypool bus from?

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

Where does the Porthcawl to Pontypool bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Pontypool is 42 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Porthcawl to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 824+ hotels available in Pontypool.

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

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

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Bus, train via Cardiff Central
best
1. Take the bus from Griffin Park to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus X2
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain
4. Take the bus from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E to Park Roadbus X24 / ...
2h 30m
£20–42
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Trosnant Streetbus X3
4h
£9–12
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus 63 / ...
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
3h 5m
£19–40
Drive 42.2 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Pontypoolcar 42.2 mi
53 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Pontypooltaxi 42.2 mi
53 min
£180–220

Porthcawl to Pontypool by bus, train, and foot

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 50.5 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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 4h.

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