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How to get fromLeicester to Bridgendby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Bridgend by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    4h 2m
    £82–139

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 112
    6h 10m
    £34–86

  3. Drive  153.9 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Bridgendcar car 153.9 mi
    2h 58m
    £38–55

  4. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgendtrain train
    4h 21m
    £83–131

  5. Train via Hereford

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Bridgendtrain train
    5h 37m
    £68–129

Leicester to Bridgend by train

Calendar163Weekly Trains
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Bridgend, Wales?

You can take a train from Leicester to Bridgend via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sarn Odeon via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 10m.

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