There are 5 ways to get from Bridgend to Somerset by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 29m£47–86Line 202 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus Cp5
3h 31m£14–26Drive 85.8 mi
- Drive from Bridgend to Somersetcar 85.8 mi
1h 35m£22–31Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 9m£45–86Bus, train, line 20 bus, line 21 bus
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Maretrain
- Take the bus from Weston-super-Mare Station to Swimming Poolbus 20
- Take the bus from Sea View Road to Baymead Lanebus 21A / ...
5h 40m£31–56
Bridgend to Somerset by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Somerset is to line 202 bus and bus which costs £14 - £27 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Somerset is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Old Road via Sophia Gardens and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Taunton via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Bridgend and Somerset is 113 miles. The road distance is 86.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Somerset without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Bridgend to Somerset, including transfers.
Bridgend to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.
Bridgend to Somerset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Somerset is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 202 bus and bus, which costs £14 - £27 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Somerset, England?
You can take a train from Bridgend to Shovel Lane via Bristol Parkway, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, and Castle Way in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Old Road via Sophia Gardens and Bus Station in around 3h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Mare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Weston-super-Mare Station to Swimming Pool
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Sea View Road to Baymead Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
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Booking & Getting There
Bridgend to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Bridgend to Somerset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Somerset is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Bridgend to Somerset.
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