Nottingham to Bridgend train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Bridgend

Showing times and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£186

Average price

£186

Fastest journey

3 h 43 m

Average duration

3 h 43 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

231 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Bridgend is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Nottingham to Bridgend will cost around £186 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £186.

Fast trains

To travel from Nottingham to Bridgend you need to make at least one change.

Cross Country
09:553h43
Nottingham
13:38Bridgend
£1861One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Nottingham to Bridgend

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Bridgend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £115.

Distance: 231 km

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Coach

£127

Average Price

£23

Average Price

Cheapest

3h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 2m

Average total duration

10h 32m

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Live departures

Nottingham to Bridgend train times

The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Bridgend trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 05:41
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Cross Country06:00 Nottingham
3h56
09:56 Bridgend1 change
Cross Country07:06 Nottingham
3h51
10:57 Bridgend1 change
Cross Country08:07 Nottingham
3h52
11:59 Bridgend1 change
Cross Country09:07 Nottingham
3h51
12:58 Bridgend1 change
Cross Country10:07 Nottingham
3h50
13:57 Bridgend1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Nottingham to Bridgend

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Trains from Nottingham to Bridgend run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £115 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 231 km distance in 4h 2m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17
Distance
231 km
Average train duration
3h 17m
Cheapest ticket price
£115
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
4h 2m
First train
04:28
Last train
19:20
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17

Train companies: CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Nottingham to Bridgend trainsCrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Nottingham and Bridgend from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 2m
Cheapest Price
£115
CrossCountry frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 22m
Cheapest Price
£154
east_midlands_trains frequency
1 a day

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 43m
Cheapest Price
£153
Cross Country frequency
11 a day

FAQs: Nottingham to Bridgend train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

FAQs
A day trip from Nottingham to Bridgend is not feasible as the travel duration is 4h 2m. However, trains run 3 times per day.
Booking trains from Nottingham to Bridgend in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Nottingham to Bridgend is 231 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Nottingham to Bridgend can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £115, while the average price tends to be around £127.
The train journey from Nottingham to Bridgend covers a distance of 231 km and takes approximately 4h 2m. Trains run 3 per day.
The first train from Nottingham to Bridgend leaves at 4:28.
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Bridgend is by coach, costing approximately £17.
The last train from Nottingham to Bridgend departs at 19:20.
Trains from Nottingham to Bridgend run approximately 3 times per day.
A visit to Bridgend can be comfortably enjoyed over two to three days, allowing time to explore local attractions such as Bryngarw Country Park, the town centre, and nearby coastal areas like Porthcawl.
The train station in Nottingham that goes to Bridgend is Nottingham station (NOT), and it arrives at Bridgend station (BGN).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Nottingham to Bridgend.
There is no night train service from Nottingham to Bridgend.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Nottingham to Bridgend.
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham to Bridgend.
To get from Nottingham to Bridgend, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Nottingham to Bridgend offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the rolling hills and countryside of the Midlands and South Wales, providing a moderately scenic experience.

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Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Bridgend

Nottingham
Bridgend
The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to Bridgend.
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible public telephones: none
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for Nottingham
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.

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