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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bridgend is to bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 12h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bridgend is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs £70 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bridgend?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Sarn Odeon via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bridgend?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bridgend via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bridgend?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bridgend is 401 miles. The road distance is 381 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bridgend without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 32m and costs £85 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Bridgend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bridgend bus from?

Edinburgh to Bridgend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bridgend train from?

Edinburgh to Bridgend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Bridgend?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bridgend is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 32m and costs £85 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 12h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bridgend bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bridgend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bridgend train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bridgend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Bridgend?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Bridgend is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Edinburgh to Bridgend.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Bridgend train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Bridgend?

Book your Edinburgh to Bridgend bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bridgend?

There are 550+ hotels available in Bridgend.

Edinburgh to Bridgend - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bridgend by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CreweEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to BridgendManchester Piccadilly - Port Talbot Parkway / ...
7h 32m
£86–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
12h 14m
£33–95
Drive 378.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bridgend378.8 mi
7h 33m
£93–134
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
5h 7m
£56–142
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff CentralEdinburgh - Cardiff Central
8h 21m
£65–550
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
4h 45m
£74–184
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
5h 51m
£63–197
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
6h 17m
£76–216
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
6h 20m
£63–218
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgend
6h 39m
£98–336

Edinburgh to Bridgend by train

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7h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 399 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bridgend, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bridgend via Crewe in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sarn Odeon via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 12h 14m.

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