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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bridgendtrain
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to NorthwaysbusX2
    1h 40m
    £12–18

  2. Drive 22.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Porthcawlcar22.4 mi
    42 min
    £6–8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Catherine Street E4 to Talbot Green Bus Station Stand Dbus100
    2. Take the bus from Talbot Green Bus Station Stand B to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus64
    2h 44m
    £12–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pontypridd to Porthcawltaxi22.4 mi
    42 min
    £45–60

  5. Bus, line 63 bus

    1. Take the bus from Catherine Street E4 to Talbot Green Bus Station Stand Dbus100
    2. Take the bus from Talbot Green Bus Station Stand B to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus64
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus63
    3h 11m

Pontypridd to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar419Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Catherine Street E4 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Talbot Green Bus Station Stand B and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 2h 44m.

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