How far is Cardiff from Bridgend?

Cardiff and Bridgend are 18 miles (28 km) apart.

Bus Cardiff to Bridgend from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Bridgend on November 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	30m	8:55pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	Cheapest
Bus	9:10pm	Sophia Gardens	30m	9:40pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	Fastest
Bus	9:10pm	Sophia Gardens	30m	9:40pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	30m	11:05pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Sophia Gardens	30m	9:40pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Sophia Gardens	30m	9:50pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Sophia Gardens	30m	9:50pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	10:05pm	Sophia Gardens	30m	10:35pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Bridgend on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	Sophia Gardens	35m	1:20pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	Cheapest
Bus	12:15pm	Sophia Gardens	30m	12:45pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	Fastest
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	35m	11:40am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	30m	12:55am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	35m	11:40am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	30m	4:40am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	35m	11:40am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	30m	4:55am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Bridgend

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bridgend. The journey takes about 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37train per day

25mAverage Duration

18 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $13	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $15	Average Duration25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $4	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29708 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $7

National Express Cardiff Bridgend recent customer reviews

Very efficient service. Very helpful staff.

Tania N.

March 31, 2023

Pleasant trip, bus on time, staff pleasant and informative

Norma A.

September 17, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,280 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cardiff to Bridgend by bus

How far is Cardiff from Bridgend?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/09

$6

11/10

$5

Today

$5

11/12

$5

11/13

$5

11/14

$5

11/15

$5

11/16

$5

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Bridgend was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Bridgend, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $13 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Bridgend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.