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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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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m 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 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).
Other travel options to Bridgend take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Bridgend
How to get from Bristol to Bridgend by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Bridgend is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:10 PM1h50Bristol12:00 AMBridgend$101One-way0 transfers
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10:10 PM1h50Bristol12:00 AMBridgend$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:10 PM1h50Bristol12:00 AMBridgend$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:00 PM1h55Bristol8:55 PMBridgend$101One-way0 transfers
9:25 AM1h55Bristol11:20 AMBridgend$111One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Bridgend take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Bridgend as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Bridgend station (BGN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Bridgend, Sarn Odeon.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bridgend by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bridgend by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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