There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham to Bridgend by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
3h 53m£79–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
5h 37m£29–49Drive 174.4 mi
- Drive from Nottingham to Bridgendcar 174.4 mi
3h 1m£44–63Fly
- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane EMA - CWL
11h 50m£54–251Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
5h 47m£80–127
Nottingham to Bridgend by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Bridgend is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Bridgend is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Sarn Odeon via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Bridgend via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Nottingham and Bridgend is 185 miles. The road distance is 175.4 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Nottingham to Bridgend, including transfers.
Nottingham to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Bridgend train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Bridgend is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £260 and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Bridgend, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £40–230
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90–320
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £95–310
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–300
Train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Nottingham to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Nottingham to Bridgend train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Bridgend is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Nottingham to Bridgend.
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