What is the cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Cardiff Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Cardiff Bay is to bus via Bridgend College which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bridgend to Cardiff Bay?

The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Bridgend and Cardiff Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Mermaid Quay. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Bridgend and Cardiff Bay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bridgend and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Bridgend to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between Bridgend and Cardiff Bay is 20 miles. The road distance is 22.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bridgend to Cardiff Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Bridgend to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £8 - £18.

How long does it take to get from Bridgend to Cardiff Bay?

The train from Bridgend to Cardiff Central takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bridgend to Cardiff Bay bus from?

Bridgend to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Sarn Odeon station.

Where do I catch the Bridgend to Cardiff Bay train from?

Bridgend to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bridgend station.

Train or bus from Bridgend to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Bridgend to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 27 min and costs £8 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 36 min.

Where does the Bridgend to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

Bridgend to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Mermaid Quay station.

Where does the Bridgend to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

Bridgend to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Bridgend to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Cardiff Bay is 22 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Bridgend to Cardiff Bay.

How do I get a train ticket from Bridgend to Cardiff Bay?

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Bridgend to Cardiff Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bridgend to Cardiff Bay by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
27 min
£8–18
Bus via Bridgend College
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bridgend College to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
1h 26m
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Mermaid Quaybus T1c
36 min
Drive 22 mi
1. Drive from Bridgend to Cardiff Baycar 22 mi
26 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bridgend to Cardiff Baytaxi 22 mi
26 min
£50–60

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Distance: 20.1 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Cardiff Bay, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Bridgend to Cardiff Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 27 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Sarn Odeon to Mermaid Quay twice daily, and the journey takes 36 min.

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