The average train between Bournemouth and Bridgend takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Bridgend. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Bridgend at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Bridgend station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Bournemouth to Bridgend train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Bridgend train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bridgend station.
Book your Bournemouth to Bridgend train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bournemouth and Bridgend is 147.2 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Bridgend via Reading in around 3h 54m.