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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Cardiff

    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 Rhymneytrain train
    2h 24m
    £20–37

  2. Drive 44.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Rhymneycar car 44.6 mi
    48 min
    £11–16

  3. Bus, line 404 bus, line 53 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 Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 404
    3. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X4
    4. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 11 to The Royalbus bus 53 / ...
    4h 19m
    £17–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Rhymneytaxi taxi 44.6 mi
    48 min
    £90–120

  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 Rhymneytrain train Bridgend - Rhymney
    3h 53m
    £23–42

Porthcawl to Rhymney by bus and train

Calendar212Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Griffin Park to The Royal via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8, Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 11 in around 4h 19m.

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