There are 3 ways to get from Southampton to Bridgend by train or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 12m£79–144Drive 127.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southampton to Bridgendcar 127.3 mi
2h 55m£32–46Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 13m£57–107
Southampton to Bridgend by train
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The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Bridgend is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Bridgend is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Bridgend via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Southampton and Bridgend is 176 miles. The road distance is 128 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Bridgend without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 12m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Southampton to Bridgend, including transfers.
Southampton to Bridgend train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Bridgend train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Bridgend is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Southampton to Bridgend.
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What companies run services between Southampton, England and Bridgend, Wales?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Bridgend via Reading in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
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