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7:303h39Manchester11:09Bridgend£801One-way0 changes- 9:303h35Manchester13:05Bridgend£801One-way0 changes
- 11:303h35Manchester15:05Bridgend£801One-way0 changes
- 13:303h36Manchester17:06Bridgend£801One-way0 changes
- 15:303h36Manchester19:06Bridgend£801One-way0 changes
- 8:303h31Manchester12:01Bridgend£1011One-way1 change
- 9:303h35Manchester13:05Bridgend£801One-way0 changes
- 11:303h35Manchester15:05Bridgend£801One-way0 changes
- 16:303h35Manchester20:05Bridgend£801One-way0 changes
- 13:303h36Manchester17:06Bridgend£801One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Bridgend
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bridgend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 238 km
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4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Manchester to Bridgend train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Bridgend trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 6:27 Manchester | 3h57 | 10:24 Bridgend | 1 change | |
| 7:30 Manchester | 3h39 | 11:09 Bridgend | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:30 Manchester | 3h31 | 12:01 Bridgend | 1 change | |
| 9:30 Manchester | 3h35 | 13:05 Bridgend | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:30 Manchester | 4h08 | 14:38 Bridgend | 1 change | |
| 11:30 Manchester | 3h35 | 15:05 Bridgend | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:30 Manchester | 3h54 | 16:24 Bridgend | 1 change | |
| 13:30 Manchester | 3h36 | 17:06 Bridgend | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:30 Manchester | 3h47 | 18:17 Bridgend | 1 change | |
| 15:30 Manchester | 3h36 | 19:06 Bridgend | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:30 Manchester | 3h35 | 20:05 Bridgend | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:30 Manchester | 3h46 | 21:16 Bridgend | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:30 Manchester | 4h06 | 22:36 Bridgend | 1 change | |
| 19:30 Manchester | 4h12 | 23:42 Bridgend | 1 change | |
| 20:30 Manchester | 4h59 | 1:29 Bridgend | 1 change | |
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Why book with Omio vs Transport for Wales?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Bridgend
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Trains from Manchester to Bridgend run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 20:55. The fastest train covers the 238 km distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 238 km |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 4:11 |
Last train 20:55 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry from Manchester to Bridgend trainsTransport for Wales, CrossCountry trains will get you between Manchester and Bridgend from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester to Bridgend train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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 Manchester and Bridgend
Most Manchester to Bridgend trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgend station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Bridgend train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Bridgend leave from?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate train station facilities and services
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, 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.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Which Bridgend station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
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.
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