The cheapest and fastest trains from Bridgend to Leicester
Cheapest price
£120
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
4 h 1 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bridgend to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bridgend to Leicester will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £120.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bridgend for Leicester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 209 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 1 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.
6:504h01Bridgend10:51Leicester£1201One-way0 changes
6:504h01Bridgend10:51Leicester£1201One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bridgend to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bridgend to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 209 km
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£87 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bridgend to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Bridgend to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 26 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:50 Bridgend | 4h01 | 10:51 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway (GWR) or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Bridgend to Leicester.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bridgend to Leicester
Trains from Bridgend to Leicester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 19:50. The fastest train covers the 209 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 209 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 6:01 |
Last train 19:50 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales from Bridgend to Leicester trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Bridgend and Leicester from £16. 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 to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bridgend to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bridgend and Leicester
- 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 - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- 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 the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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