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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 prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m 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 |
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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 $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgend to Bristol costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
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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.
4:10 PM2h05Bridgend6:15 PMBristol$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4:10 PM2h05Bridgend6:15 PMBristol$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:00 PM1h50Bridgend12:50 AMBristol$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:10 AM1h55Bridgend6:05 AMBristol$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bridgend to Bristol:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgend to Bristol costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 18 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.
- 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 Great Western Railway, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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