The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Bridgend
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
3 h 43 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Bridgend is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Bridgend will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leicester for Bridgend 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 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 43 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 train and coach for Leicester to Bridgend
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Bridgend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 209 km
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3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Bridgend
Trains from Leicester to Bridgend run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £70 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 16:54. The fastest train covers the 209 km distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 209 km |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 04:27 |
Last train 16:54 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Leicester to Bridgend trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Leicester and Bridgend from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leicester to Bridgend train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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 Leicester and Bridgend
- 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
- 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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