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Glasgow Queen Street to Bridgend by train
| First train | 07:46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:45 | |
| Departure station | Glasgow Queen Street | |
| Arrival station | Bridgend | |
| Journey time | From 8h 13m | |
| Distance | 302 miles (486 km) | |
| Frequency | 7 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, Lumo |
Taking the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Bridgend in 8 hours 13 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Bridgend? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 10 hours 49 minutes to travel the 302 miles (486 km) from Glasgow Queen Street to Bridgend by train, although you can get there in as little as 8 hours 13 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 7 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway or Lumo to Bridgend. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Glasgow Queen Street to Bridgend in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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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