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How to get fromPorthcawl to Pontypriddby bus, train, car or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Northways to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9busX2
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain
    1h 40m
    £11–20

  2. Drive 22.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Pontypriddcar22.5 mi
    41 min
    £6–9

  3. Bus, line 404 bus

    1. Take the bus from Griffin Park to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9busX2
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 to Sardis House D3bus404
    2h 23m
    £9–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Pontypriddtaxi22.5 mi
    41 min
    £45–60

  5. Bus, line 404 bus via Porthcawl Library

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus63 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 to Sardis House D3bus404
    2h 56m
    £11–17

Porthcawl to Pontypridd by bus and train

Calendar342Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Griffin Park to Sardis House D3 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 in around 2h 23m.

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