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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 $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. 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 $15, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bridgend to Bristol:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgend to Bristol costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 12m by train vs 1h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $34 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.
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.
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.
FlixBus10:50 PM1h50Bridgend, Sarn Odeon12:40 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:50 PM1h50Bridgend, Sarn Odeon12:40 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus10:50 PM1h50Bridgend, Sarn Odeon12:40 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$71One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus4:05 AM1h55Bridgend, Sarn Odeon6:00 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:50 AM2h00Bridgend, Sarn Odeon11:50 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 AM2h05Bridgend, Sarn Odeon10:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bridgend to Bristol:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgend to Bristol costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Bridgend, Sarn Odeon and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Trains mostly depart from Bridgend station (BGN) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Bristol by train.
- 16 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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