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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 an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. 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 €11, while a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price | €28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m 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 |
 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 Bristol to Bridgend:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Bridgend costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Bridgend take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €17. The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 9m 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 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.
- 9:25 AM1h55Bristol11:20 AMBridgend€81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:25 AM1h55Bristol11:20 AMBridgend€81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:10 PM1h50Bristol12:00 AMBridgend€91One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:05 PM2h15Bristol7:20 PMBridgend€81One-way0 transfers
- 6:05 PM2h15Bristol8:20 PMBridgend€91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bridgend:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Bridgend costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Bridgend take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 9 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, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Bridgend by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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