The average train between Cardiff and Bridgend takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 4 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.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Cardiff and Bridgend. The earliest departure is at 1:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:39 PM which arrives into Bridgend at 4:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Bridgend station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Cardiff to Bridgend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Bridgend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bridgend station.
Book your Cardiff to Bridgend train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cardiff and Bridgend is 27.6 km. The road distance is 32 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bridgend hourly. Tickets cost £8–17 and the journey takes 20 min. Transport for Wales also services this route every 30 minutes.
