How to Travel from
Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl
by Route or Car
Schedule
Merthyr Tydfil, Great Britain → Porthcawl, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl
Composite routes from Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl
Cheapest
48 min
Car
65 km.
from $3
Other
2 h 21 min
Train, Bus
36 km.
from $50.90
3 h 19 min
36 km.
from $30.62
3 h 42 min
36 km.
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Route Navigator Merthyr Tydfil - Porthcawl
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Continue onto Cambrian Street
Cambrian Street, 54 м
54 м
Turn left onto Upper Edward Street
Upper Edward Street, 63 м
63 м
Turn left onto Garth Street
Garth Street, 37 м
37 м
Turn right onto Brecon Road
Brecon Road, 61 м
61 м
Turn right onto Bethesda Street
Bethesda Street, 1 km 133 м
1 km 133 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Swansea Road
Swansea Road, 132 м
132 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto A470
2 km 541 м
2 km 541 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
18 km 367 м
18 km 367 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A465
5 km 843 м
5 km 843 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto A465
13 km 152 м
13 km 152 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto M4
19 km 1 м
19 km 1 м
Keep left
359 м
359 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto A4229
1 km 106 м
1 km 106 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A4229
1 km 974 м
1 km 974 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto A4229
2 km 243 м
2 km 243 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Boulevard de Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire
Boulevard de Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire, 1 km 222 м
1 km 222 м
At roundabout, take exit 5 onto Lias Road
Lias Road, 299 м
299 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
First Great Western Service
Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$39.24
Transport for Wales
Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.02–$18.99
Train from Cardiff Central to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$16.46
Bus operators
Stagecoach South Wales
Email:
customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northways
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.56–$6.96
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 to Pontypridd
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.86
Bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthcawl
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.81–$6.96
First South & West Wales
Phone:
+44 1792 57 22 55
Website:
firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northways
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthcawl
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl?
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl is to drive which costs $11.96 - $19.57 and takes 49 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl?
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $11.96 - $19.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Porthcawl?
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Porthcawl Metrolink 1 via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl?
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Porthcawl is 81 km. The road distance is 64.6 km.
How do I travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl without a car?
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 21m and costs $22.83 - $59.78 .
How long does it take to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl?
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl bus from?
Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7.
Train, bus or fly from Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl?
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl is to bus and line 404 bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 . There are no good options to train or bus between Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl.
Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl bus arrive?
Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8.
Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl?
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl is 65 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Porthcawl.
Where can I stay near Porthcawl?
There are 810+ hotels available in Porthcawl. Prices start at $44.36 per night.
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