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Outbound fromCraven Arms to Bridgend by train
It takes an average of 2h 8m to travel from Craven Arms to Bridgend by train, over a distance of around 72 miles (116 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Craven Arms to Bridgend and tickets for this journey start from £25.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:14 | |
| Departure station | Craven Arms | |
| Arrival station | Bridgend | |
| Journey time | From 1h 55m | |
| Distance | 72 miles (116 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £25.80 | |
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Taking the train from Craven Arms to Bridgend in 1 hour 55 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Craven Arms to Bridgend? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 8 minutes to travel the 72 miles (116 km) from Craven Arms to Bridgend by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 55 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 6 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Transport for Wales for all or at least part of your journey to Bridgend.
Book train tickets from Craven Arms to Bridgend in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £25.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Bridgend by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Craven Arms to Bridgend
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