Bridgend to Bristol train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bridgend to Bristol

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£24

Average price

£31

Fastest journey

1 h 21 m

Average duration

1 h 46 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

68 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bridgend to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bridgend to Bristol will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Bridgend for Bristol every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Great Western Rail
08:542h34
Bridgend
11:28Bristol
£241One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
10:561h21
Bridgend
12:17Bristol
£331One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
04:311h25
Bridgend
05:56Bristol
£331One-way
0 changes
Transport for Wales
08:271h23
Bridgend
09:50Bristol
£331One-way
0 changes
Transport for Wales
04:402h09
Bridgend
06:49Bristol
£331One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bridgend to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bridgend to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £23.

Distance: 68 km

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Most popular
Coach

£32

Average Price

£7

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 25m

Average total duration

1h 55m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Rail

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National Express

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Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Bridgend to Bristol train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:34
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
transport_for_wales04:40 Bridgend
2h09
06:49 Bristol0 changesdirect
transport_for_wales06:32 Bridgend
2h40
09:12 Bristol0 changesdirect
great_western07:26 Bridgend
1h25
08:51 Bristol0 changesdirect
great_western09:08 Bridgend
1h39
10:47 Bristol0 changesdirect
great_western16:21 Bridgend
1h34
17:55 Bristol0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bridgend to Bristol

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Trains from Bridgend to Bristol run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Distance
68 km
Average train duration
1h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
1h 15m
First train
04:10
Last train
22:58
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6

Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Bridgend to Bristol trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Bridgend and Bristol from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
£15
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

first_great_western

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 12m
Cheapest Price
£62
first_great_western frequency
16 a day

Transport for Wales

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 22m
Cheapest Price
£43
Transport for Wales frequency
8 a day

FAQs: Bridgend to Bristol train

FAQs: Travel by train from Bridgend to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bridgend to Bristol.
FAQs
The train distance from Bridgend to Bristol is 68 km.
To get from Bridgend to Bristol, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Bridgend to Bristol covers a distance of 68 km and takes approximately 1h 15m. Trains run 5 per day.
Booking trains from Bridgend to Bristol in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Bridgend to Bristol can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £23, while the average price tends to be around £32.
The first train from Bridgend to Bristol leaves at 4:10.
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Bristol is by coach, costing approximately £6.
The last train from Bridgend to Bristol departs at 22:58.
The train station in Bridgend that goes to Bristol is Bridgend station (BGN), and it arrives at Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
Trains from Bridgend to Bristol run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bridgend to Bristol.
Yes, you can take the train from Bridgend to Bristol.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bridgend to Bristol.
There is no night train service from Bridgend to Bristol.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bridgend and Bristol

Bridgend
Bristol
The major train station for departures in Bridgend is Bridgend. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bridgend for your trip from Bridgend to Bristol.
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DiningDining
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phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 07:40 - 19:15
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Public transport options for Bridgend
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station entrance
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information
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Phone Number
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Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to the platform via a footpath with moderate gradient from Litchard Terrace.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Wildmill
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on Wildmill Lane adjacent to Litchard Mission Hall

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