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How to get fromYstrad Rhondda to Porthcawlby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 172 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Star Hotel to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    1h 51m
    £8–12

  2. Drive 23.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ystrad Rhondda to Porthcawlcar car 23.8 mi
    39 min
    £6–9

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bridgendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus bus X2
    2h 3m
    £19–35

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ystrad Rhondda to Porthcawltaxi taxi 23.8 mi
    39 min
    £50–65

  5. Line 172 bus, line 63 bus

    1. Take the bus from Star Hotel to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    2h 19m
    £8–10

Ystrad Rhondda to Porthcawl by foot and bus

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Ystrad Rhondda, Wales and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Ystrad Rhondda to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Star Hotel and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 1h 51m.

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