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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at John Street via Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Swansea to Porthcawl?

The distance between Swansea and Porthcawl is 33 miles. The road distance is 20.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Porthcawl without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 16m and costs £13 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Swansea to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Porthcawl bus from?

Swansea to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Swansea to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Swansea to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Porthcawl is 20 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Swansea to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 967+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Swansea to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 201 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus X2
1h 16m
£13–26
Drive 20 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Porthcawlcar 20 mi
27 min
£5–7
Line 201 bus, line 63 bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to John Streetbus 63 / ...
1h 31m
£7–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Porthcawltaxi 20 mi
27 min
£45–60
Train, line 63 bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus 63 / ...
1h 47m
£13–24

Swansea to Porthcawl by train and bus

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 33.1 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to John Street via Sarn Odeon in around 1h 31m.

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