There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Bridgend by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 48m£115–202Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087 / ...
7h 38m£19–63Bus
- Take the bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
6h 43m£22–43Drive 147.1 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Bridgendcar 147.1 mi
2h 37m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 32m£75–150
Cardiff to Bridgend by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bridgend is to bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bridgend is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Slip Way via Public Transport Interchange and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Plymouth via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Cardiff and Bridgend is 175 miles. The road distance is 147.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Bridgend without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 48m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Cardiff to Bridgend, including transfers.
Cardiff to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Bridgend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Bridgend is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 48m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bridgend, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bridgend via Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Slip Way via Public Transport Interchange, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 6h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.
Cardiff to Bridgend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bridgend is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Cardiff to Bridgend.
There are 1648+ hotels available in Bridgend.