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

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Bridgend by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 15m
    £54–101
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp1
    4h 32m
    £24–39
  3. Drive  130.1 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Bridgendcar car 130.1 mi
    2h 49m
    £33–48
  4. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bridgendtrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 19m
    £71–130

Southampton to Bridgend by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Southampton, England and Bridgend, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once a week. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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