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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 €6. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bristol to Bridgend by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Bridgend is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Bridgend
Travel to Bridgend easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Bridgend.

There are 2 travel options between Bristol and Bridgend. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bridgend from Bristol is by taking a bus, which costs on average $7 (€6).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bristol to Bridgend:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train with an average ticket price of $11 (€10) from Bristol to Bridgend.
The quickest way to travel between Bristol and Bridgend is by train, which takes on average 1 h 9 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 50 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 42 miles (68 km) between Bristol and Bridgend.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Bridgend is:
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Bristol and Bridgend as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bristol to Bridgend:
- Most travelers board their bus from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Bridgend, Sarn Odeon.
- Most travelers who book a train ticket from Bristol to Bridgend depart from Bristol Temple Meads to Bridgend.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bristol to Bridgend:
- You can go to Bridgend from Bristol by bus with National Express, FlixBus or First Bristol, Bath & the West. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $7 (€6) with FlixBus from Bristol to Bridgend on Omio.
- You can travel from Bristol to Bridgend by train with Great Western Rail, Cross Country or first_great_western. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $11 (€10) with Great Western Rail from Bristol to Bridgend.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bristol to Bridgend with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 12 direct buses a day to Bridgend with National Express or FlixBus.
Direct services to Bridgend tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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