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Compare train and bus for Newport to Bridgend
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Bridgend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. 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 bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€16 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Newport to Bridgend, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Bridgend:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Bridgend costing on average €16.
Other travel options to Bridgend take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€6. The journey takes 39m versus 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Newport to Bridgend
How to get from Newport to Bridgend by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newport to Bridgend is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:35 PM 1h15 Newport 9:50 PM Bridgend €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:35 PM 1h15 Newport 9:50 PM Bridgend €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:35 PM 1h15 Newport 9:50 PM Bridgend €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

7:35 PM 1h15 Newport 8:50 PM Bridgend €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
11:45 AM 1h25 Newport 1:10 PM Bridgend €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Bridgend:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Bridgend costing on average €16.
Other travel options to Bridgend take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newport and Bridgend as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and arrive in Bridgend station (BGN).
- Buses mostly depart from Newport, Queensway and arrive in Bridgend, Sarn Odeon.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bridgend by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Bridgend by train.
- 27 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 4 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway.
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