Bus and Coach from Cardiff to Bridgend: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Bridgend

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Bridgend from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£4

tomorrow

£4

Sunday

Monday

£3

Tuesday

Wednesday

£3

Thursday

£3

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 30m	00:25	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	00:55	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 00:25:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
FlixBus	0h 30m	04:10	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	04:40	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 04:10:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
FlixBus	0h 30m	04:25	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	04:55	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 04:25:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
National Express	0h 35m	11:05	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:40	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 11:05:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 35m	12:35	Cardiff	Coach Station	13:10	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 12:35:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 35m	11:05	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:40	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 11:05:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 35m	12:35	Cardiff	Coach Station	13:10	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 12:35:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 35m	14:35	Cardiff	Coach Station	15:10	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 14:35:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 35m	16:35	Cardiff	Coach Station	17:10	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 16:35:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 35m	18:35	Cardiff	Coach Station	19:10	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 18:35:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 35m	11:05	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:40	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 11:05:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 35m	12:45	Cardiff	Coach Station	13:20	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 12:45:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 35m	16:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	17:30	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 16:55:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
FlixBus	0h 30m	00:25	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	00:55	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 00:25:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
FlixBus	0h 30m	04:10	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	04:40	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 04:10:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 35m	11:05	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:40	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:05:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 35m	12:35	Cardiff	Coach Station	13:10	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 12:35:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 35m	18:05	Cardiff	Coach Station	18:40	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 18:05:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 35m	18:50	Cardiff	Coach Station	19:25	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 18:50:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 30m	20:15	Cardiff	Coach Station	20:45	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 20:15:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 35m	12:45	Cardiff	Coach Station	13:20	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 12:45:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 35m	18:05	Cardiff	Coach Station	18:40	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 18:05:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 30m	20:15	Cardiff	Coach Station	20:45	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 20:15:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
FlixBus	0h 30m	00:25	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	00:55	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 00:25:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
FlixBus	0h 30m	04:10	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	04:40	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 04:10:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to Bridgend is £3 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Bridgend

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Bridgend are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 32 daily coaches from Cardiff to Bridgend. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 19 daily coaches between Cardiff and Bridgend.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 66 coaches from Cardiff to Bridgend, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Bridgend, with 9 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cardiff to Bridgend

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 26 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Bridgend in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Bridgend starting from £3!

Cheapest Bus	£3
Fastest Bus	0h 30m
Earliest Coach	00:25
Latest Coach	23:40
Daily Bus Connections	26 Ø
Distance	27.6 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Cardiff to Bridgend

Every day, 26 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Bridgend: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£4

Saturday 06/12

£4

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£3

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

£3

Thursday 11/12

£3

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

£5

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£6

Saturday 20/12

£5

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£6

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£6

Thursday 25/12

£11

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£6

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Bridgend

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Bridgend, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £3, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Bridgend. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £4.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Bridgend, with £3. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £3.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Bridgend

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Bridgend in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to Bridgend, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cardiff to Bridgend are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to Bridgend

These are the most booked bus companies between Cardiff to Bridgend from our users.

FlixBus from Cardiff to Bridgend

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cardiff to Bridgend:

Cheapest Price	£4
Fastest Coach	0h 30m
Earliest Coach	00:25
Last Coach	22:35
Daily Connections	13 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

National Express from Cardiff to Bridgend

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Bridgend:

Cheapest Price	£3
Fastest Coach	0h 30m
Earliest Coach	11:05
Last Coach	23:40
Daily Connections	19 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Bridgend

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Cardiff and Bridgend.

University

Park Place 50

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Lloyd George Avenue

North Church Street

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Designer Outlet

A4061

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Bridgend

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Cardiff to Bridgend? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Bridgend? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to Bridgend bus

How much does a Cardiff - Bridgend coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff - Bridgend bus trip is available from £3 and takes 0h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Bridgend?

The connection Cardiff to Bridgend is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £3 to £7. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Cardiff - Bridgend route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Bridgend is offered by roughly 26 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bridgend from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Bridgend is provided by FlixBus and takes 0h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £4. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Bridgend?

The earliest bus to Bridgend departs from Cardiff at 00:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cardiff to Bridgend?

The latest bus to Bridgend departs from Cardiff at 23:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cardiff - Bridgend route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to Bridgend can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bridgend?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Bridgend by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bridgend from Cardiff?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cardiff Bridgend bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Bridgend bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cardiff to Bridgend on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Bridgend

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Bridgend

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cardiff and to Bridgend. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!