The cheapest and fastest trains from Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
- Cheapest price on 04 Nov
- £7
- Average ticket price on 04 Nov
- £7
- Fastest journey on 04 Nov
- 20 m
- Average journey duration on 04 Nov
- 20 m
- Trains on 04 Nov
- 51
- Distance
- 28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Wed 04 Nov, we found 51 trains from Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF), including 51 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 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.
Y620338:32 0h30 Bridgend station (BGN) 9:02 Cardiff Central (CDF) £7 1 One-way 0 changes
G150428:16 0h20 Bridgend station (BGN) 8:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) £7 1 One-way 0 changes
Y624208:26 0h21 Bridgend station (BGN) 8:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) £7 1 One-way 0 changes
G391658:04 0h28 Bridgend station (BGN) 8:32 Cardiff Central (CDF) £7 1 One-way 0 changes
W354328:55 0h21 Bridgend station (BGN) 9:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) £7 1 One-way 0 changes
G150428:16 0h20 Bridgend station (BGN) 8:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) £7 1 One-way 0 changes
G150417:50 0h20 Bridgend station (BGN) 8:10 Cardiff Central (CDF) £7 1 One-way 0 changes
W351697:26 0h20 Bridgend station (BGN) 7:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) £7 1 One-way 0 changes
W351666:29 0h20 Bridgend station (BGN) 6:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) £7 1 One-way 0 changes
W351676:58 0h20 Bridgend station (BGN) 7:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) £7 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Trains from Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 16:10. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 19m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 5:01 |
Last train 16:10 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Frequently asked questions about your Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trip
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Live departures
Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15040 | 6:01 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h20 | 6:21 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38945 | 6:19 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h22 | 6:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35166 | 6:29 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h20 | 6:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62020 | 6:36 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h29 | 7:05 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62121 | 6:40 Bridgend station (BGN) | 1h01 | 7:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35167 | 6:58 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h20 | 7:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y63501 | 7:11 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h28 | 7:39 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38947 | 7:22 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h23 | 7:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35169 | 7:26 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h20 | 7:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62030 | 7:32 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h29 | 8:01 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62088 | 7:40 Bridgend station (BGN) | 1h01 | 8:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15041 | 7:50 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h20 | 8:10 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39165 | 8:04 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h28 | 8:32 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15042 | 8:16 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h20 | 8:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62420 | 8:26 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h21 | 8:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62033 | 8:32 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h30 | 9:02 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62134 | 8:40 Bridgend station (BGN) | 1h01 | 9:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35432 | 8:55 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h21 | 9:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39173 | 9:11 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h27 | 9:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38949 | 9:27 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h23 | 9:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39887 | 9:32 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h29 | 10:01 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62089 | 9:40 Bridgend station (BGN) | 1h01 | 10:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35178 | 9:54 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h21 | 10:15 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39181 | 10:08 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h30 | 10:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62076 | 10:32 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h29 | 11:01 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62086 | 10:40 Bridgend station (BGN) | 1h01 | 11:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15045 | 10:55 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h20 | 11:15 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38953 | 11:28 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h22 | 11:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62057 | 11:33 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h29 | 12:02 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62091 | 11:40 Bridgend station (BGN) | 1h01 | 12:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15046 | 11:56 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h21 | 12:17 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39195 | 12:08 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h29 | 12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62051 | 12:34 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h28 | 13:02 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62093 | 12:40 Bridgend station (BGN) | 1h01 | 13:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35434 | 12:54 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h20 | 13:14 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38955 | 13:26 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h24 | 13:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62125 | 13:31 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h30 | 14:01 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62108 | 13:40 Bridgend station (BGN) | 1h01 | 14:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35188 | 13:54 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h20 | 14:14 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39206 | 14:08 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h30 | 14:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62516 | 14:23 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h20 | 14:43 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62080 | 14:32 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h30 | 15:02 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62242 | 14:40 Bridgend station (BGN) | 1h01 | 15:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15049 | 14:54 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h20 | 15:14 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38957 | 15:28 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h21 | 15:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39889 | 15:34 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h27 | 16:01 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62262 | 15:40 Bridgend station (BGN) | 1h01 | 16:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35435 | 15:54 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h20 | 16:14 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39219 | 16:08 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h30 | 16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62447 | 16:26 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h20 | 16:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62095 | 16:32 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h31 | 17:03 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Important Stations and Airports in Bridgend station (BGN) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the Bridgend to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Bridgend station (BGN) and Cardiff Central (CDF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bridgend from Bridgend city centre
Bridgend train station facilities and services
Bridgend has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bridgend.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bridgend.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bridgend: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bridgend: 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.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
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