The average train between Southampton and Bridgend takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Bridgend. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Bridgend at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Bridgend station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Southampton to Bridgend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Bridgend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Southampton to Bridgend train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Southampton and Bridgend is 165.5 km. The road distance is 217 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 2h 37m.