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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Bridgend
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Bridgend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of NOK 75 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of NOK 75, while a bus costs an average of NOK 76.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 75 Average price Cheapest | NOK 76 Average price | NOK 71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cardiff to Bridgend
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Bridgend, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Bridgend:
A train is NOK 2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cardiff to Bridgend costing on average NOK 76.
Other travel options to Bridgend take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (31m by train vs 35m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 75 compared to roughly NOK 71 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 Cardiff to Bridgend
How to get from Cardiff to Bridgend by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Bridgend is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:15 PM 0h35 Cardiff 8:50 PM Bridgend NOK 51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:15 PM 0h35 Cardiff 8:50 PM Bridgend NOK 51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:15 PM 0h35 Cardiff 8:50 PM Bridgend NOK 51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:50 PM 0h35 Cardiff 8:25 PM Bridgend NOK 52 1 One-way 0 transfers6:45 PM 0h35 Cardiff 7:20 PM Bridgend NOK 56 1 One-way 0 transfers7:45 PM 0h35 Cardiff 8:20 PM Bridgend NOK 58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Bridgend:
A train is NOK 2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cardiff to Bridgend costing on average NOK 76.
Other travel options to Bridgend take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Bridgend as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Bridgend station (BGN).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Bridgend, Sarn Odeon.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Bridgend by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bridgend by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway.
- 29 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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