Bristol to Bridgend bus with National Express

Fri, Jun 05
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to Bridgend

Showing times and prices for Jun 05

Cheapest price

$10

Average price

$10

Fastest journey

1 h 50 m

Average duration

1 h 53 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

68 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Bridgend is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bristol to Bridgend will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.

Fast buses

Of the 3 buses that leave Bristol for Bridgend on Fri, Jun 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .

On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • FlixBus
    10:10 PM1h50
    Bristol
    12:00 AMBridgend
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    7:00 PM1h55
    Bristol
    8:55 PMBridgend
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    9:25 AM1h55
    Bristol
    11:20 AMBridgend
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Bristol to Bridgend

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Bridgend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 42 miles (68 km)

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Train
Driving

$10

Average price

Cheapest

$38

Average price

$34

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 29m

Average total duration

1h 59m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 9m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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Great Western Railway

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Bridgend is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bridgend:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Bridgend costing on average $38 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Bridgend is by train with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to Bridgend take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Bridgend including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bristol to Bridgend among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $34 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Bristol to Bridgend Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
02:50AM
Arrival Time
04:40AM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$9
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:30AM
Arrival Time
06:20AM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$8
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:10AM
Arrival Time
07:00AM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$10
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:00AM
Arrival Time
07:50AM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$8
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:30AM
Arrival Time
10:25AM
Duration
1h55
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$9
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:25AM
Arrival Time
11:20AM
Duration
1h55
Departure days
Tue, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$8
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:40AM
Arrival Time
11:40AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$10
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:40AM
Arrival Time
12:45PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:45AM
Arrival Time
01:10PM
Duration
2h25
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:45PM
Arrival Time
03:10PM
Duration
2h25
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:00PM
Arrival Time
03:00PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$7
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:55PM
Arrival Time
05:15PM
Duration
2h20
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$10
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:45PM
Arrival Time
06:55PM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:05PM
Arrival Time
07:20PM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Cheapest price
$8
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:55PM
Arrival Time
08:05PM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$9
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:00PM
Arrival Time
08:00PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:05PM
Arrival Time
08:20PM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Sat
Cheapest price
$10
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:50PM
Arrival Time
08:40PM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:00PM
Arrival Time
08:55PM
Duration
1h55
Departure days
Wed, Fri
Cheapest price
$9
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:35PM
Arrival Time
09:50PM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$8
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:45PM
Arrival Time
10:35PM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:05PM
Arrival Time
11:00PM
Duration
1h55
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$9
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:00PM
Arrival Time
11:50PM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$9
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:10PM
Arrival Time
12:00AM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$10
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:10PM
Arrival Time
01:00AM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$9
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:35PM
Arrival Time
01:25AM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$15

Live departures

Bristol to Bridgend bus times

The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Bridgend buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixBus5:05 PM Bristol
2h15
7:20 PM Bridgend0 transfersDirect
FlixBus6:00 PM Bristol
2h00
8:00 PM Bridgend0 transfersDirect
FlixBus10:10 PM Bristol
1h50
12:00 AM Bridgend0 transfersDirect
FlixBus11:10 PM Bristol
1h50
1:00 AM Bridgend0 transfersDirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Bristol to Bridgend buses with Omio?

National Express as well as FlixBus offer buses services from Bristol to Bridgend.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Bristol to Bridgend.

Why book with Omio vs National Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Bristol to Bridgend.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bristol to Bridgend.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Bristol to Bridgend.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Bristol to Bridgend.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bristol to Bridgend

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Buses from Bristol to Bridgend run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.

There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 1h 50m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
42 miles (68 km)
Average bus duration
1h 59m
Cheapest ticket price
$8 (€6)
Buses per day
17
Direct buses
15
Fastest bus
1h 50m
First bus
12:10 AM
Last bus
11:50 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
2 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Bristol to BridgendYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Bridgend with National Express, FlixBus for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 50m
Cheapest Price
$8 (€6)
FlixBus frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 50m
Cheapest Price
$13 (€11)
National Express frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Bristol to Bridgend

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Bridgend by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bridgend, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Bristol to Bridgend can start from as little as $8 (€6) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Bristol to Bridgend is $10 (€8) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Bristol to Bridgend is 1h 50m to travel the 42 miles (68 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Bristol to Bridgend leaves at 12:10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Bristol to Bridgend leaves at 11:50 PM.
Yes, there are 15 direct buses a day from Bristol to Bridgend with National Express, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Bristol to Bridgend, you can count on National Express, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Bridgend. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Bristol and Bridgend and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Bridgend from Bristol is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Bristol to Bridgend is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Bridgend including taking a train and bus.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Bristol to Bridgend for bus company National Express, FlixBus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Bristol to Bridgend:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Bristol to Bridgend depends on the bus companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Bristol to Bridgend.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Bristol to Bridgend:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Bristol to Bridgend:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Bristol to Bridgend. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Bristol to Bridgend with the following bus company: National Express, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Bristol to Bridgend with the following bus company: National Express, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Bristol to Bridgend with the following bus company: National Express, FlixBus.
Since neither Bristol nor Bridgend are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bristol to Bridgend among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Bridgend, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing in busy areas and remain vigilant against unsolicited offers for transportation or accommodation services that may be scams. It's advisable to use licensed taxis and official ticket vendors to avoid overcharging or fraudulent transactions. Staying aware of surroundings and securing personal belongings helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Bristol to Bridgend

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Bridgend
The major bus station for departures in Bristol is Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) for your trip from Bristol to Bridgend.

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