What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Bridgend?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Bridgend is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Bridgend?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Bridgend is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Bridgend?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Bridgend via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Bridgend?

The distance between Basingstoke and Bridgend is 145 miles. The road distance is 126.3 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Bridgend without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £60 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Bridgend?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Basingstoke to Bridgend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Bridgend train from?

Basingstoke to Bridgend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Bridgend?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Bridgend is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Bridgend train arrive?

Basingstoke to Bridgend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bridgend station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Bridgend?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Bridgend is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Basingstoke to Bridgend.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Bridgend?

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Where can I stay near Bridgend?

There are 558+ hotels available in Bridgend.

Basingstoke to Bridgend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Bridgend by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 47m
£61–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Sarn Odeonbus 508
4h 39m
£31–76
Drive 125.6 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Bridgendcar 125.6 mi
2h 21m
£32–46
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5bus X2
5h 15m
£58–110

Basingstoke to Bridgend by train

147Weekly Trains

2h 47mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 144.2 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Bridgend, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Bridgend hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Sarn Odeon once daily. Tickets cost £23–60 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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