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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby 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
    3h 52m
    £62–118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    5h 29m
    £23–38

  3. Drive  137.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rugby to Bridgendcar car 137.9 mi
    2h 42m
    £35–50

  4. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Rugby 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 5m
    £59–112

  5. Line 85 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Sheriff Street to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus 85A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Bullringbus bus X1
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Hereford to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 26m
    £46–92

Rugby to Bridgend by train

Calendar159Weekly Trains
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Bridgend via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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