The average train between Birmingham and Bridgend takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Bridgend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Bridgend. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Bridgend at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Bridgend station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Birmingham to Bridgend train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Bridgend train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bridgend station.
Book your Birmingham to Bridgend train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Birmingham and Bridgend is 158 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Bridgend via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 36m.