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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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 63 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    2h 23m
    £17–35

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 6m
    £9–11

  3. Bus, train via Cardiff Central

    1. Take the bus from Griffin Park 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 26m
    £17–37

  4. Drive  42.2 mi

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

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Bus via Newport (S Wales)

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    3h 2m
    £10–18

Porthcawl to Pontypool by bus, train, and foot

Calendar238Weekly Services
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Park Road via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2, Cardiff Central, Newport (S Wales), and Market Square 16 in around 3h 2m.

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