The average train between Nottingham and Bridgend takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 2 hours between Nottingham and Bridgend. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Bridgend at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Bridgend station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Nottingham to Bridgend train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Bridgend train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Nottingham to Bridgend train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Nottingham and Bridgend is 230.7 km. The road distance is 297 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 18m.