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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bridgend travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bridgend

With a population of 58,380, Bridgend is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bridgend to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Bridgend

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tholos (Adare St) and Pokhara (Court Colman Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Bridgend

Bridgend in October
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bridgend in October
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bridgend

Plane

When flying to Bridgend, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bridgend departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bridgend, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bridgend to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Bridgend is the busiest station in Bridgend. Another popular train station is Bridgend Tondu, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bridgend is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 239 km from Bridgend. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bridgend, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bridgend takes 105 km and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 282 km. Bridgend’s bus station is located 3.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Bridgend, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bridgend departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bridgend, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bridgend to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Bridgend is the busiest station in Bridgend. Another popular train station is Bridgend Tondu, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bridgend is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 239 km from Bridgend. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bridgend, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bridgend takes 105 km and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 282 km. Bridgend’s bus station is located 3.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Bridgend

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bridgend

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bridgend

Most booked hotels in Bridgend

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Llanerch Vineyard Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Green Acre Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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The Wyndham Arms- a JD Wetherspoon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Court Colman Manor
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Hiring a car in Bridgend

Hiring a car in Bridgend costs £40 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Bridgend.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Bridgend (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bridgend is Standard (Ford S-MAX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bridgend costs £40 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Bridgend.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Bridgend (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bridgend is Standard (Ford S-MAX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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