What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bridgend?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bridgend is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Bridgend?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bridgend is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bridgend?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Road End via Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Bridgend?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Haymarket via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bridgend?

The distance between Manchester and Bridgend is 236 miles. The road distance is 217.4 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Bridgend without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bridgend without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 14m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Bridgend?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Manchester to Bridgend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bridgend bus from?

Manchester to Bridgend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bridgend train from?

Manchester to Bridgend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Bridgend?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bridgend is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 29m, you could also train, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Manchester to Bridgend bus arrive?

Manchester to Bridgend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Bridgend train arrive?

Manchester to Bridgend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Bridgend?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bridgend is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Manchester to Bridgend.

Where can I stay near Bridgend?

There are 3010+ hotels available in Bridgend.

Manchester to Bridgend - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Bridgend by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Road Endbus X38
4h 14m
£83–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus Uk090
6h 21m
£36–62
Drive 216.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Bridgendcar 216.1 mi
3h 47m
£53–76
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 29m
£60–161
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 25m
£80–148
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain
5h 32m
£66–169
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 4m
£76–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain
5h 22m
£75–185

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 234.6 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bridgend, West Lothian, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Road End via Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Station in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 3 hours.

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