There are 7 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgend by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 32m£89–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 112
7h 34m£36–85Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Bridgend162.4 mi
2h 46mDrive 162.4 mi
- Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgendcar 162.4 mi
2h 46m£40–57Fly
- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane EMA - CWL
7h 57m£50–215Train via Newport
- Take the train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgendtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
4h 55m£90–140Line 9 bus, train
- Take the bus from EMA Departure Building to New Streetbus 9
- Take the train from University to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Bridgendtrain
7h 46m
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgend by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgend is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgend is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Sarn Odeon via St Margaret's Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Bridgend via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Bridgend is 191 miles. The road distance is 163.3 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgend, including transfers.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgend train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgend is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £220 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Bridgend, Wales?
You can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to Bridgend via Railway Station, Derby, and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Sarn Odeon via St Margaret's Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 34m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £40–210
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £90–290
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–280
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from University to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
Bus from EMA Departure Building to New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgend train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgend is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bridgend.
There are 616+ hotels available in Bridgend.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Bridgend. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























