The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Bridgend
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£86
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Bridgend is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Bridgend will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
To travel from Chester to Bridgend you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train for Chester to Bridgend
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Bridgend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £36, and a coach costs an average of £50.
Distance: 193 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£36 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chester to Bridgend train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Bridgend trains for tomorrow, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:18 Chester | 3h39 | 09:57 Bridgend | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:16 Chester | 3h08 | 10:24 Bridgend | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:20 Chester | 3h40 | 12:00 Bridgend | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:20 Chester | 3h36 | 13:56 Bridgend | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:25 Chester | 3h30 | 15:55 Bridgend | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Bridgend
Trains from Chester to Bridgend run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 16:33. The fastest train covers the 193 km distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 193 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 04:11 |
Last train 16:33 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Chester to Bridgend trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Chester and Bridgend from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chester to Bridgend train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Bridgend 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 Bridgend, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Bridgend
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via 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 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 Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
- 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
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