The average bus between Cardiff and Bridgend takes 47 min and the fastest bus takes 30 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Cardiff to Bridgend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Cardiff and Bridgend. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Bridgend at 12:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Bridgend station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
Cardiff to Bridgend bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Bridgend bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Book your Cardiff to Bridgend bus tickets online with First South & West Wales, National Express and Mid Wales Travel.
The distance between Cardiff and Bridgend is 27.6 km. The road distance is 33 km.
National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Sarn Odeon every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–9 and the journey takes 35 min. Two other operators also service this route.