What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend is to bus via Bridgend College which costs £3 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend is to train which takes 25 min and costs £8 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and Bridgend?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Sarn Odeon. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Central Station and Bridgend?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bridgend. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Bridgend is 20 miles. The road distance is 20.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs £8 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend?

The train from Cardiff Central to Bridgend takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend bus from?

Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend is to train which takes 25 min and costs £8 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 44 min.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend bus arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend is 21 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend.

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

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Where can I stay near Bridgend?

There are 621+ hotels available in Bridgend.

Can I share a ride from Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff Central Station and Bridgend. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bridgendtrain Ebbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
25 min
£8–17
Bus via Bridgend College
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Collegebus X2
1h 6m
£3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
44 min
Drive 20.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Bridgendcar 20.4 mi
27 min
£5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Central Station to Bridgendtaxi 20.4 mi
27 min
£45–55
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Bridgendrideshare 19.7 mi
55 min
£4

Cardiff Central Station to Bridgend by train

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Distance: 20.1 mi
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Bridgend, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bridgend every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 25 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Tresillian Way to Sarn Odeon twice daily, and the journey takes 40 min.

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