There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Bridgend by train or car
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Manchester to Bridgend by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bridgend is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bridgend is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £60 - £100.
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 3h 39m.
The distance between Manchester and Bridgend is 190 miles. The road distance is 187.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £60 - £100.
The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgend takes 3h 39m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Manchester to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bridgend station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bridgend is 188 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Manchester to Bridgend.
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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 £60–100 and the journey takes 3h 39m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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