There are 4 ways to get from Risca to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Risca & Pontymister to Bridgendtrain Ebbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus X2
1h 48m£17–29Drive 36.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Risca to Porthcawlcar 36.7 mi
43 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Risca to Porthcawltaxi 36.7 mi
43 min£130–160Train, line 63 bus
- Take the train from Risca & Pontymister to Bridgendtrain Ebbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus 63 / ...
2h 18m£17–27
Risca to Porthcawl by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Risca to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Risca to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £8 - £13.
The distance between Risca and Porthcawl is 43 miles. The road distance is 36.9 miles.
The best way to get from Risca to Porthcawl without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 48m and costs £17 - £29.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Risca to Porthcawl, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Risca to Porthcawl is 37 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Risca to Porthcawl.
There are 972+ hotels available in Porthcawl.
What companies run services between Risca, Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?
There is no direct connection from Risca to Porthcawl. However, you can take the train to Bridgend, walk to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5, then take the bus to Northways. Alternatively, you can drive from Risca to Porthcawl in around 43 min.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Risca & Pontymister to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Risca & Pontymister to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northways
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Street
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northways
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- £130–160
ABC Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1633 666 666
- Website
- abctaxisnewport.co.uk
Capitol Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1633 212121
- Website
- capitoltaxisnewport.co.uk
Roman Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1633 400 071
- Website
- romantaxis.co.uk
Ultimate Taxis Limited
- Phone
- +44 1952 813 636
- Website
- 813636.com
Cwmbran Cars
- Phone
- +44 1633 874 874
Gwent Cars
- Phone
- +44 1633 866 665
Fab Kabs
- Phone
- +44 1495 769 999
Giffy's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7742 930 518
Morgan's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7854 592 732
- Website
- morgansairporttransfers.co.uk
Oak Street Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1495 216 598
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