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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    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 Pontypriddtrain train
    1h 41m
    £13–27

  2. Drive  22.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Pontypriddcar car 22.5 mi
    41 min
    £6–9

  3. Bus, line 404 bus

    1. Take the bus from Griffin Park to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 to Sardis House D3bus bus 404
    2h 45m
    £9–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Pontypriddtaxi taxi 22.5 mi
    41 min
    £100–130

  5. Bus, line 100 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Talbot Green Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Talbot Green Bus Station Stand D to Muni Arts Centrebus bus 100
    2h 50m

Porthcawl to Pontypridd by bus and train

Calendar464Weekly Services
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Griffin Park to Sardis House D3 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 in around 2h 45m.

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