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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bridgend is to bus which costs £13 - £60 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bridgend is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bridgend?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Sarn Odeon via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Bridgend?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bridgend. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bridgend?

The distance between Manchester and Bridgend is 190 miles. The road distance is 187.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £85.

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgend takes 4h 3m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bridgend bus from?

Manchester to Bridgend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bridgend train from?

Manchester to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Bridgend?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bridgend is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £60 and takes 5h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Manchester to Bridgend bus arrive?

Manchester to Bridgend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Bridgend train arrive?

Manchester to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bridgend station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Bridgend?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bridgend is 188 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Manchester to Bridgend.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bridgend?

There are 572+ hotels available in Bridgend.

Manchester to Bridgend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester 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
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to BridgendManchester Piccadilly - Port Talbot Parkway / ...
4h 3m
£50–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn OdeonUk910 / ...
5h 57m
£14–57
Drive 186.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Bridgend186.8 mi
4h 4m
£47–67
Fly
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)MAN - CWL
6h 41m
£66–180
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeon111 / ...
6h 40m
£24–62

Manchester to Bridgend by train

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Distance: 188.7 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgend every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Sarn Odeon via Bus Station in around 5h 57m.

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