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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Bridgend takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Cardiff Central Station 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.

28 min
Duration
20 mi
Distance
£10
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Cardiff Central Station and Bridgend. The earliest departure is at 12:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Bridgend at 12:11 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 19 min • Direct
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    train train 25 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 18 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 18 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 25 min • Direct
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    train train 57 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.1 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Bridgend, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bridgend every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–11 and the journey takes 25 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly.

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