Bus from Bridgend (Wales) to Cardiff
11 direct routes · 36–60 min · first bus 06:14, last bus 22:04 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cardiff as of 12:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bridgend, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X2 | First South & West Wales | ~60 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 13 | 06:14 | 22:04 | Bridgend College (in) | Beauchamp Street (before) | Corntown, Colwinston, Pentre Meyrick, Cowbridge, Hollybush, St Hilary & 6 more |
| 201 | National Express | ~45 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 22:55 | 15:40 | Sarn Odeon (adj) | Sophia Gardens (nr) | — |
| UK910 | FlixBus | ~35 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 05:40 | 03:05 | Sarn Odeon (adj) | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | — |
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~35 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 7 | 16:00 | 08:00 | Sarn Odeon (adj) | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | — |
| 202 | National Express | ~45 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 03:45 | 01:45 | Sarn Odeon (adj) | Sophia Gardens (nr) | — |
| 112 | National Express | ~50 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 11:35 | 11:35 | Sarn Odeon (adj) | Sophia Gardens (nr) | — |
| UK046 | FlixBus | ~40 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 08:15 | 16:40 | Sarn Odeon (adj) | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | — |
| 507 | National Express | ~50 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 07:40 | 15:45 | Sarn Odeon (adj) | Sophia Gardens (nr) | — |
| 804 | National Express | ~35 min | 3 | Fridays only | 06:30 | 15:30 | Sarn Odeon (adj) | Sophia Gardens (nr) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · T1C, UK084
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1C | Mid Wales Travel | ~36 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 13:07 | 13:07 | Sarn Odeon (adj) | Mermaid Quay (opp Tesco) | Pencoed |
| UK084 | FlixBus | ~40 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 17:40 | 17:40 | Sarn Odeon (adj) | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bridgend on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X2 bus, 201 bus, 202 bus, 112 bus, 507 bus or 804 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bridgend to Cardiff?
11 routes run directly from Bridgend to Cardiff: the X2 (First South & West Wales), the 201 (National Express), the UK910 (FlixBus), the UK940 (FlixBus), the 202 (National Express), the 112 (National Express), the UK046 (FlixBus), the 507 (National Express), the 804 (National Express), the T1C (Mid Wales Travel), the UK084 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the X2, 27 times each weekday — board at Bridgend College (in) and get off at Beauchamp Street (before), about 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bridgend to Cardiff?
Between 36 minutes on the T1C and 60 on the X2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Corntown, Colwinston, Pentre Meyrick, Cowbridge and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bridgend to Cardiff?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:14 and the last around 22:04. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bridgend to Cardiff?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales. Check the operator's website or Traveline Cymru for current prices.