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The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Bridgend
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
€46
Average price
€46
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
181 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Bridgend is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Bridgend will cost around €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Reading for Bridgend on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 181 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
04:49AM2h38
Reading07:27AMBridgend
€461One-way
0 transfers
04:49AM2h38
Reading07:27AMBridgend
€461One-way
0 transfers
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Bridgend
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Bridgend run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €64 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 181 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €64 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 04:11 |
Last train 23:27 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Reading to Bridgend trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading and Bridgend from €64. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 46m
Cheapest Price
€46
Great Western Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 42m
Cheapest Price
€120
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Trains from Reading to Bridgend
FAQs: Travel by train from Reading to Bridgend easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Bridgend.
Cheap train tickets from Reading to Bridgend can start from as little as €34 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Reading to Bridgend is €84; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Reading to Bridgend is 1 h 44 min to travel the 180 km long trip, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Reading to Bridgend leaves at 04: 11. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Reading to Bridgend leaves at 21: 13.
Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day from Reading to Bridgend with first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the journey from Reading to Bridgend you can take a train with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Bridgend from Reading on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 13.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Reading, which is located around 0.2 miles (415 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bridgend, located 0.1 miles (171 m) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Bridgend from Reading is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 44 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Reading to Bridgend by train is July.
You have options as you can travel from Reading to Bridgend 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Reading to Bridgend
Reading
Bridgend
The major train station for departures in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your trip from Reading to Bridgend.
Reading
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
Reading Green Park
Amenities at train station
Accessibility
The major train station for arrivals in Bridgend is Bridgend. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bridgend for your journey to Bridgend from Reading.
Bridgend
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 07:40 - 19:15
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. All platforms are accessible and are connected via a footbridge with lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The accessible toilet and Changing Places toilet are located on Platform 1 and are operated by a radar key. The Changing Places toilet can be accessed from 06:00 to 22:00
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The accessible toilet and Changing Places toilet are located on Platform 1 and are operated by a radar key. The Changing Places toilet can be accessed from 06:00 to 22:00
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transit options for Bridgend
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station entrance
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