Trains to Bridgend
Avanti West Coast
London North Eastern Railway
Situated halfway between the cities of Cardiff and Swansea, Bridgend lies on the junction of the South Wales Main Line and the Maesteg Line. The station is the fifth busiest in Wales, and runs regular passenger services to Swansea, Carmarthen and Fishguard in the west, and Cardiff, Reading and London Paddington to the east; there are also services to Manchester Piccadilly. Opened in 1850, the Grade II listed station boasts both building and pedestrian footbridge designed by world-renowned engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
Situated on the River Ogmore, the town of Bridgend is noted for its outstanding natural beauty. The sprawling Bryngarw Country Park is just a short walk from the station, and is just perfect for a stroll through beautiful areas of woodland and around lakes or an award-winning oriental garden, stopping at picnic areas and cafes along the way.
Station details & facilities
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Accessibility
First Class Lounge
Bridgend's small station concourse is situated directly in front of a busy taxi drop off / pickup point; it houses a ticket counter, waiting room and automated ticket machine. The station barriers lead directly onto platform 1 and 1a, from there, the historical station bridge provides access to platforms 2 and 3. There is bench seating throughout the station, and a coffee shop and toilet facilities can be found on platform 3.
Departures and arrivals from Bridgend
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Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Cheltenham Spa | Transport for Wales | 23:58 | 2 | Early |
| to Rhymney | Transport for Wales | 10:40 | 1A | On time |
| to Maesteg | Transport for Wales | 10:42 | 1 | On time |
| to Swansea | Great Western Railway | 10:43 | 1 | Late |
| to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 10:57 | 2 | Late |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Maesteg | Transport for Wales | 23:58 | 2 | Early |
| from London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 10:42 | 1 | Late |
| from Cheltenham Spa | Transport for Wales | 10:42 | 1 | On time |
| from Carmarthen | Great Western Railway | 10:56 | 2 | Late |
| from London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 11:05 | 1 | Late |
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