What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend is to train which takes 19 min and costs £8 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Bay and Bridgend?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mermaid Quay and arriving at Sarn Odeon. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Bay and Bridgend?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bridgend. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend?

The distance between Cardiff Bay and Bridgend is 20 miles. The road distance is 22 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs £8 - £24.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend?

The train from Cardiff Central to Bridgend takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to Bridgend bus from?

Cardiff Bay to Bridgend bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Mermaid Quay station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to Bridgend train from?

Cardiff Bay to Bridgend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend is to train which takes 19 min and costs £8 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35 min.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Bridgend bus arrive?

Cardiff Bay to Bridgend bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Bridgend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Bay to Bridgend is 22 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend?

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Where can I stay near Bridgend?

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Cardiff Bay to Bridgend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Bay to Bridgend by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
19 min
£8–24
Drive 21.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff Bay to Bridgendcar 21.9 mi
26 min
£6–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mermaid Quay to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
35 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Bay to Bridgendtaxi 21.9 mi
26 min
£45–60
Bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5bus X2
1h 30m

Cardiff Bay to Bridgend by train

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Distance: 20.1 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Cardiff Bay, Wales and Bridgend, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bridgend hourly. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 19 min. Transport for Wales also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Mermaid Quay to Sarn Odeon twice daily, and the journey takes 35 min.

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