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Compare train and bus for London to Bridgend
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Bridgend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a train costs an average of €87.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€87 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 London to Bridgend
Compare the available ways to get from London to Bridgend, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Bridgend:
A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bridgend costing on average €87.
Other travel options to Bridgend take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (2h 46m by train vs 3h 16m by car). Tickets start at around €87 compared to roughly €64 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 London to Bridgend
How to get from London to Bridgend by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Bridgend is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:00 PM 5h00 London, Victoria Coach Station 11:00 PM Bridgend, Sarn Odeon €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:00 PM 5h00 London, Victoria Coach Station 11:00 PM Bridgend, Sarn Odeon €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W34624
12:48 PM 2h10 London Paddington (PAD) 2:58 PM Bridgend station (BGN) €81 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
C37271+W346301:17 PM 3h41 London Paddington (PAD) 4:58 PM Bridgend station (BGN) €82 1 One-way 1 transfer- G14940 · W35418
1:15 PM 2h42 London Paddington (PAD) 3:57 PM Bridgend station (BGN) €83 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34630+
L807011:18 PM 3h40 London Waterloo (WAT) 4:58 PM Bridgend station (BGN) €83 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX507
8:30 AM 4h00 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:30 PM Bridgend, Sarn Odeon €22 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX507
4:30 PM 4h45 London, Victoria Coach Station 9:15 PM Bridgend, Sarn Odeon €22 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:00 PM 6h40 London, Victoria Coach Station 4:40 AM Bridgend, Sarn Odeon €23 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bridgend:
A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bridgend costing on average €87.
Other travel options to Bridgend take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bridgend as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Bridgend station (BGN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bridgend, Sarn Odeon.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Bridgend by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bridgend by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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