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FAQs: Travel from Porthcawl to Cardiff
Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Porthcawl to Cardiff.

There are 2 options to travel between Porthcawl and Cardiff including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Porthcawl to Cardiff is a train with an average price of $14 (€11).
The fastest way to travel from Porthcawl to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 28m.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
The distance from Porthcawl to Cardiff is approximately 22 miles (36 km).
The average frequency per day from Porthcawl to Cardiff is:
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Porthcawl and Cardiff as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Porthcawl to Cardiff:
- Trains mostly depart from Pyle station (PYL) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Porthcawl to Cardiff, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with First South & West Wales to go to Cardiff by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Porthcawl to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
- 4 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
- 4 direct buses per day with First South & West Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Porthcawl to Cardiff often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cardiff and these popular destinations at a great price.
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