The average train between Preston and Bridgend takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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 3 hours between Preston and Bridgend. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Bridgend at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Bridgend station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Preston to Bridgend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Bridgend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bridgend station.
Book your Preston to Bridgend train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Preston and Bridgend is 257.8 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Bridgend via Crewe in around 4h 42m.