The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdare to Bridgend
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdare to Bridgend is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdare to Bridgend will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
To travel from Aberdare to Bridgend you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Aberdare to Bridgend
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdare to Bridgend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 25 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Aberdare to Bridgend train times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdare to Bridgend trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:51 Aberdare | 1h47 | 20:38 Bridgend | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:21 Aberdare | 1h38 | 20:59 Bridgend | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:51 Aberdare | 1h31 | 21:22 Bridgend | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:21 Aberdare | 1h41 | 22:02 Bridgend | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:51 Aberdare | 1h44 | 22:35 Bridgend | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:51 Aberdare | 1h46 | 07:37 Bridgend | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:21 Aberdare | 1h36 | 07:57 Bridgend | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:51 Aberdare | 1h35 | 08:26 Bridgend | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:21 Aberdare | 1h38 | 08:59 Bridgend | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:51 Aberdare | 1h46 | 09:37 Bridgend | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberdare to Bridgend
Trains from Aberdare to Bridgend run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 04:25 |
Last train 22:10 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Aberdare to Bridgend trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Aberdare and Bridgend from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Aberdare to Bridgend train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdare to Bridgend by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bridgend, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Aberdare and Bridgend
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 07:40 - 19:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. All platforms are accessible and are connected via a footbridge with lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The accessible toilet and Changing Places toilet are located on Platform 1 and are operated by a radar key. The Changing Places toilet can be accessed from 06:00 to 22:00
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The accessible toilet and Changing Places toilet are located on Platform 1 and are operated by a radar key. The Changing Places toilet can be accessed from 06:00 to 22:00
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station entrance
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