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

The cheapest way to get from Skewen to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Skewen to Porthcawl is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Skewen and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Skewen to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Christopher Road and arriving at John Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Skewen to Porthcawl?

The distance between Skewen and Porthcawl is 28 miles. The road distance is 16.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skewen to Porthcawl without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 5m and costs £11 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Skewen to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skewen to Porthcawl bus from?

Skewen to Porthcawl bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Christopher Road station.

Where does the Skewen to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Skewen to Porthcawl bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand F.

Can I drive from Skewen to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Skewen to Porthcawl is 17 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Skewen to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

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Skewen to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 63 bus, and taxi

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Skewen to Bridgendtrain Milford Haven - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus X2
1h 5m
£11–18
Drive 16.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Skewen to Porthcawlcar 16.6 mi
22 min
£4–6
Train, line 63 bus
1. Take the train from Skewen to Bridgendtrain Milford Haven - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus 63 / ...
1h 36m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Skewen to Porthcawltaxi 16.6 mi
22 min
£35–45
Line 38 bus, line 201 bus, line 63 bus
1. Take the bus from Christopher Road to Swansea Bus Station Stand Fbus 38
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to John Streetbus 63 / ...
2h 24m
£10–17

Skewen to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 27.5 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Christopher Road to John Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Sarn Odeon in around 2h 24m.

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