The cheapest and fastest trains from Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Queen Street (CDQ) will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bridgend station (BGN) for Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 28 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 28 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£6 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:11 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h45 | 04:56 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:26 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h29 | 04:55 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:31 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h20 | 05:51 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:40 Bridgend station (BGN) | 1h00 | 06:40 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:01 Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h20 | 06:21 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 10:55 |
Last train 10:55 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Bridgend station (BGN) and Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bridgend station (BGN) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Bridgend station (BGN) and Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Travelodge
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
