Bus from Cardiff to Bridgend (Wales)
11 direct routes · 35–49 min · first bus 07:39, last bus 23:24 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bridgend (Wales) as of 06:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cardiff, 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 | ~49 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 13 | 07:39 | 23:24 | Jubilee Park (o/s) | Bridgend College (o/s) | Culverhouse Cross, Downs, St Nicholas, Tre-hill, Bonvilston, Tair Onen & 6 more |
| 201 | National Express | ~35 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 15 | 04:05 | 01:45 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Sarn Odeon (adj) | — |
| UK910 | FlixBus | ~35 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 06:30 | 01:10 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Sarn Odeon (adj) | — |
| 804 | National Express | ~30 min | 8 | Fridays only | 12:45 | 21:45 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Sarn Odeon (adj) | — |
| 202 | National Express | ~30 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 16:35 | 00:55 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Sarn Odeon (adj) | — |
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~30 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 04:15 | 00:35 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Sarn Odeon (adj) | — |
| UK046 | FlixBus | ~35 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 14:25 | 22:30 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Sarn Odeon (adj) | — |
| 507 | National Express | ~30 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 11:55 | 22:20 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Sarn Odeon (adj) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 112, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | National Express | ~35 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 16:50 | 16:50 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Sarn Odeon (adj) | — |
| T1C | Mid Wales Travel | ~35 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 17:15 | 17:15 | Mermaid Quay (opp Bills) | Sarn Odeon (adj) | Pencoed |
| UK084 | FlixBus | ~35 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 13:10 | 13:10 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Sarn Odeon (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cardiff 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, 804 bus, 202 bus, 507 bus or 112 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cardiff to Bridgend?
11 routes run directly from Cardiff to Bridgend: the X2 (First South & West Wales), the 201 (National Express), the UK910 (FlixBus), the 804 (National Express), the 202 (National Express), the UK940 (FlixBus), the UK046 (FlixBus), the 507 (National Express), the 112 (National Express), the T1C (Mid Wales Travel), the UK084 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the X2, 27 times each weekday — board at Jubilee Park (o/s) and get off at Bridgend College (o/s), about 49 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cardiff to Bridgend?
Between 35 minutes on the T1C and 49 on the X2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Culverhouse Cross, Downs, St Nicholas, Tre-hill and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cardiff to Bridgend?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:39 and the last around 23:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cardiff to Bridgend?
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.