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Compare train and coach for Bridgend to Pontyclun
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bridgend to Pontyclun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 13 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£7 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bridgend to Pontyclun:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgend to Pontyclun costing on average £7.
Other travel options to Pontyclun take longer:
Coach takes on average 52m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (14m by train vs 23m by car). Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Bridgend to Pontyclun by train or coach
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Why should you book Bridgend to Pontyclun trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Transport for Wales?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transport for Wales, 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 Pontyclun.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Bridgend to Pontyclun.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bridgend to Pontyclun
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bridgend to Pontyclun run on average 5 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 13m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 23:35 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bridgend to Pontyclun trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bridgend and Pontyclun from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Bridgend to Pontyclun train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bridgend to Pontyclun 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 Pontyclun, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bridgend and Pontyclun
Most Bridgend to Pontyclun trains use the Bridgend to Pontyclun station pair. Use this guide to compare Bridgend and Pontyclun train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bridgend station do trains to Pontyclun leave from?
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.
Which Pontyclun station do trains from Bridgend arrive at?
Getting to Pontyclun from Pontyclun city centre
Pontyclun train station facilities and services
Pontyclun has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Pontyclun.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pontyclun: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Pontyclun: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Pontyclun: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from the station car park. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Swansea) from Station Terrace. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with steps or a long detour via Station Terrace and Station Approach, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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