The average train between Cheltenham and Bridgend takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Bridgend. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Bridgend at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Bridgend station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Cheltenham to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bridgend station.
Book your Cheltenham to Bridgend train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cheltenham and Bridgend is 112.1 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Bridgend via Newport (S Wales) in around 1h 51m.