How to travel from Cardiff to Bridgend

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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 bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.

Distance: 17 miles (28 km)

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$8

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$7

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53m

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23m

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30m

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1h 2m

Average total duration

32m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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National Express

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from Cardiff to Bridgend

How to get from Cardiff to Bridgend by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cardiff to Bridgend is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:50AM0h30
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
11:20AMBridgend, Sarn Odeon
$71One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:25PM0h35
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
03:00PMBridgend, Sarn Odeon
$61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:50AM0h30
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
11:20AMBridgend, Sarn Odeon
$71One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
12:15PM0h30
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
12:45PMBridgend, Sarn Odeon
$71One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:00PM0h30
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
01:30PMBridgend, Sarn Odeon
$71One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX507
12:05PM0h35
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
12:40PMBridgend, Sarn Odeon
$101One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Bridgend.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Bridgend including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Bridgend is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Bridgend:

A train is $0.04 (€0.03) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cardiff to Bridgend costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Bridgend is by train with an average journey time of 19m.

Other travel options to Bridgend take longer:

Bus takes on average 30m.

The distance from Cardiff to Bridgend is approximately 17 miles (28 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Bridgend is:
  • Around 28 buses per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Bridgend:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Bridgend station (BGN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Bridgend, Sarn Odeon.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Bridgend, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, First South & West Wales, Mid Wales Travel to go to Bridgend by bus.
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Bridgend by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cardiff to Bridgend with the following travel companies:
  • 28 direct buses per day with FlixBus, First South & West Wales, Mid Wales Travel.
  • 7 direct trains per day with first_great_western, Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Bridgend often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Swansea, London Paddington (PAD), Cardiff Central (CDF). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bridgend and these popular destinations at a great price.

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