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Compare train and bus for Bridgend to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bridgend to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bridgend to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Bridgend to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bridgend to Bristol:
A bus is $24 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgend to Bristol costing on average $38 (€32).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $34 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€17). The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 16m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bridgend to Bristol
How to get from Bridgend to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bridgend to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
8:10 PM 1h45 Bridgend, Sarn Odeon 9:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:10 PM 1h45 Bridgend, Sarn Odeon 9:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G15042+
G011338:16 AM 1h15 Bridgend station (BGN) 9:31 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $44 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- W35432+W29851
8:55 AM 1h17 Bridgend station (BGN) 10:12 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $44 1 One-way 1 transfer - W35178 · G15008
9:54 AM 1h24 Bridgend station (BGN) 11:18 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $44 1 One-way 1 transfer - G15186+
G389499:27 AM 1h25 Bridgend station (BGN) 10:52 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $44 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
10:50 PM 1h50 Bridgend, Sarn Odeon 12:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:35 AM 1h50 Bridgend, Sarn Odeon 4:25 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:10 AM 1h50 Bridgend, Sarn Odeon 2:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bridgend to Bristol:
A bus is $24 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgend to Bristol costing on average $38 (€32).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bridgend and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bridgend station (BGN) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Bridgend, Sarn Odeon and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales to go to Bristol by train.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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