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How to get to Porthcawl from Cardiff by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Porthcawl is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Other travel options to Porthcawl take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 5 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Porthcawl as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Pyle station (PYL).
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Porthcawl by train.
- Travel with First South & West Wales, FlixBus to go to Porthcawl by coach.
- 4 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
- 0 direct coaches per day with First South & West Wales.
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