The average train between Portsmouth and Bridgend takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Bridgend. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Bridgend at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Bridgend station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Portsmouth to Bridgend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Bridgend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Portsmouth to Bridgend train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Portsmouth and Bridgend is 190.4 km. The road distance is 256 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 3h 21m.