There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Bridgend by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgendtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
1h 51m£27–57Bus, line 201 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to Sophia Gardensbus 825
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
3h 2m£17–28Drive 82.3 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Bridgendcar 82.3 mi
1h 31m£21–30Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 59m£34–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5bus X2
2h 21m£24–44
Cheltenham to Bridgend by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Bridgend is to bus and line 201 bus which costs £16 - £29 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Bridgend is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Sarn Odeon via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Bridgend via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Bridgend is 83 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £27 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Cheltenham to Bridgend, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Bridgend train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Bridgend is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £27 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 201 bus, which costs £16 - £29 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Bridgend, Wales?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Bridgend via Newport (S Wales) in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Sarn Odeon via Sophia Gardens in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Cheltenham to Bridgend train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Bridgend is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Cheltenham to Bridgend.
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