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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Pontypool is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Pontypool is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Town Hall 4 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Pontypool?

The distance between Porthcawl and Pontypool is 51 miles. The road distance is 42.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Pontypool without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 36m and costs £21 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Porthcawl to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Pontypool bus from?

Porthcawl to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Pontypool bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Queensway Q1 station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Pontypool is 42 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Porthcawl to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 761+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Porthcawl to Pontypool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Griffin Park to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9X2
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbran
2h 36m
£21–31
Drive 42.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Pontypool42.2 mi
52 min
£11–15
Bus via Cardiff Central
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2X2
3h 26m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Pontypool42.2 mi
52 min
£85–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Queensway Q1Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4X24 / ...
3h 49m
£11–17

Porthcawl to Pontypool by bus, train, and foot

185Weekly Services

2h 36mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 50.7 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

First South & West Wales operates a bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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