Bridgend to Southampton by train

Bridgend to Southampton by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Bridgend to Southampton? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 166 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Bridgend and Southampton

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$147.72, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Bridgend to Southampton departure timetable

On this route, 46 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Bridgend at 05:31 and the last leaving at 22:38 during the week.

For weekend travel to Southampton, the earliest departure is at 05:27 and the last one is at 21:14. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 10 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Bridgend and Southampton

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 38 minutes, covering a total of 166 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Bridgend and Southampton

Tickets for travel between Bridgend and Southampton can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Bridgend to Southampton by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Southampton.