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How to get fromWales to Porthcawlby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Porthcawl by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bridgendtrain train Ebbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus bus X2
    59 min
    £11–22

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Griffin Parkbus bus X2
    1h 36m
    £3

  3. Drive 27 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Porthcawlcar car 27 mi
    35 min
    £7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Porthcawltaxi taxi 27 mi
    35 min
    £60–75

Wales to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar390Weekly Services
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.9 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?

First South & West Wales operates a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Griffin Park every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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