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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend is to bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend is to train which takes 26 min and costs £7 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Bay and Bridgend?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 and arriving at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Bay and Bridgend?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bridgend. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend?

The distance between Cardiff Bay and Bridgend is 20 miles. The road distance is 22 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £7 - £16.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Bridgend takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Cardiff Bay to Bridgend bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 station.

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

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

Train or bus from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend is to train which takes 26 min and costs £7 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 1h 7m.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Bridgend bus arrive?

Cardiff Bay to Bridgend bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Bridgend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bridgend?

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Cardiff Bay to Bridgend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bridgendtrain Ebbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
26 min
£7–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5bus X2
1h 7m
£3
Drive 21.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Bay to Bridgendcar 21.9 mi
26 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Bay to Bridgendtaxi 21.9 mi
26 min
£95–120

Cardiff Bay to Bridgend by train

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Distance: 20.1 mi
Duration: 26 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bridgend every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 26 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, First South & West Wales operates a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Mid Wales Travel also services this route twice daily.

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