Southampton to Bridgend by train

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Overview: trains from Southampton to Bridgend

Find the key information for travelling by train from Southampton to Bridgend, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:23 View journey
Last train 23:00 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 33m View journey
Distance (km) 166
Trains / day 30 View all
Cheapest journey £80.55 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 38m
Train operators 7

Going from Southampton to Bridgend by train

About to set off from Southampton to Bridgend by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Southampton to Bridgend

Getting from Southampton to Bridgend by rail typically costs £80.55, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train schedule for travel between Southampton and Bridgend

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 30 trains make this journey of 166 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Southampton is at 05:23 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 20:24.

During the weekend, 06:53 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:00 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 24 minutes.

Southampton to Bridgend train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 166 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 33 minutes.

When do tickets between Southampton and Bridgend go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Southampton and Bridgend 5 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Learn more about train travel from Southampton to Bridgend

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Bridgend city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Southampton to Bridgend

Want to know more about your journey from Southampton to Bridgend? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Southampton to Bridgend covers a distance of 166 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.