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Bridgend County Borough Museum
Town museum covering Bridgend's archaeology, industry, and social history inside a former farmhouse in a country park.
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Neath to Bridgend is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Neath to Bridgend will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 47 trains that leave Neath for Bridgend on Thu, Aug 13, 47 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 13 the direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
On Thu, Aug 13 the slowest trains will take 19 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.
G39231
G39253
G38306
G39273
G38317
G38294
G38303
G38312
W35178
W35167Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Neath to Bridgend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €7.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €8 Average price | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Neath to Bridgend:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Neath to Bridgend costing on average €8.
Other travel options to Bridgend take longer:
Bus takes on average 52m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (21m by train vs 32m by car). Tickets start at around €7 compared to roughly €6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Neath to Bridgend trains for today, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G38317 | Delayed 8:23 PM 9:07 PMNeath station (NTH) | 0h25 | 8:47 PM 8:47 PMBridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15052 | On time 9:35 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 9:54 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39273 | On time 9:43 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h26 | 10:09 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39121 | On time 10:47 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h27 | 11:14 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 13 | |||||
W35431 | 3:58 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h26 | 4:24 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35161 | 5:11 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 5:30 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15040 | 5:41 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 6:00 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35166 | 6:09 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 6:28 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35167 | 6:38 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 6:57 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39158 | 6:46 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h25 | 7:11 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35169 | 7:06 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 7:25 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15041 | 7:30 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 7:49 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39165 | 7:38 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h25 | 8:03 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15042 | 7:56 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 8:15 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38284 | 8:03 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h23 | 8:26 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35432 | 8:35 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 8:54 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39174 | 8:43 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h27 | 9:10 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38950 | 9:06 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h20 | 9:26 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35178 | 9:34 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 9:53 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39180 | 9:42 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h25 | 10:07 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15045 | 10:35 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 10:54 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38953 | 11:06 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h21 | 11:27 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15046 | 11:34 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h21 | 11:55 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39193 | 11:42 AM Neath station (NTH) | 0h25 | 12:07 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35434 | 12:34 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 12:53 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38955 | 1:06 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h20 | 1:26 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35188 | 1:34 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 1:53 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39205 | 1:42 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h25 | 2:07 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38294 | 2:03 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 2:22 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15049 | 2:34 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 2:53 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38957 | 3:06 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h21 | 3:27 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35435 | 3:34 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 3:53 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39217 | 3:42 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h25 | 4:07 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38300 | 4:04 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h21 | 4:25 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35198 | 4:34 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 4:53 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39231 | 4:42 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h27 | 5:09 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38959 | 5:09 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h20 | 5:29 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15050 | 5:34 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 5:53 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39241 | 5:42 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h25 | 6:07 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38303 | 6:02 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 6:21 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35202 | 6:35 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 6:54 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39253 | 6:44 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h27 | 7:11 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38306 | 7:01 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h21 | 7:22 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35437 | 7:31 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h20 | 7:51 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39263 | 7:39 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h25 | 8:04 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38312 | 8:05 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 8:24 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15051 | 8:35 PM Neath station (NTH) | 0h19 | 8:54 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Neath to Bridgend run on average 43 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 42 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (24 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 14 miles (24 km) |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 43 |
Direct trains 42 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Discover the best of Bridgend — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bridgend trip today.
Town museum covering Bridgend's archaeology, industry, and social history inside a former farmhouse in a country park.
Modern gallery and arts venue hosting changing exhibitions, community arts, and contemporary creative work in Bridgend.
Small heritage display telling the story of the famous local anti-aircraft battery and wartime home-front service.
Dune-backed beach and nature reserve with wide sands and walking trails, popular for scenic coastal escapes near Bridgend.
Large country park with woodland, lawns, museum, and riverside walks, ideal for families and a relaxed heritage outing.
Iconic sand dune within Merthyr Mawr, famous for panoramic views and a rewarding climb for photographers and walkers.
A rich Welsh fruit loaf baked with tea-soaked dried fruit and spices, traditionally sliced and served with butter at teatime across South Wales.
Tender seaweed purée cooked slowly, a classic Welsh coastal food often served at breakfast. It is strongly linked to South Wales food heritage.
A hearty Welsh soup made with lamb and root vegetables. It is a long-standing farmhouse dish found across Wales, especially in colder months.
Popular modern restaurant in Bridgend known for steaks, grills, and classic British dishes in a smart but relaxed setting.
Well-known café and restaurant at Ewenny Garden Centre, valued for homemade lunches, cakes, and relaxed daytime dining.
Established pub and restaurant serving hearty British meals and drinks in a traditional atmosphere near the town centre.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and meals are usually cheaper than Cardiff; local buses and rail are manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafes do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Bridgend Railway Station -> Bridgend Bus Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Neath to Bridgend by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bridgend, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Neath to Bridgend trains use the Neath to Bridgend station pair. Use this guide to compare Neath and Bridgend train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Neath has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Neath.
Ticket office support is available at Neath.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Neath: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Neath: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Neath: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Swansea) from Milland Road car park. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Cardiff) via the station entrance. Access between both platforms is via a footbridge with steps or a bridge with lifts (owned by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council), Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Bridgend has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink options are available at Bridgend.
Ticket office support is available at Bridgend.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bridgend: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bridgend: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. All platforms are accessible and are connected via a footbridge with lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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