The average train between Southampton and Bridgend takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. 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 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Bridgend at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. 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 Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Southampton to Bridgend train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Bridgend train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bridgend station.
Book your Southampton to Bridgend train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southampton and Bridgend is 165.5 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Bridgend via Reading in around 3h 12m.