🚌 Bus from Cardiff to Bridgend
8 direct routes · about 61 min · first bus 07:25, last bus 23:25 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X2 | First South & West Wales | ~61 min | 67 | 07:25 | 23:25 | Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 |
| 202 | National Express | ~35 min | 10 | 16:35 | 00:55 | Sophia Gardens (nr) |
| 201 | National Express | ~65 min | 9 | 12:05 | 01:20 | Malthouse Avenue (o/s Independent General Practice) |
| 507 | National Express | ~50 min | 8 | 11:45 | 23:20 | Gabalfa Interchange 6 (o/s) |
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~30 min | 7 | 12:20 | 04:15 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) |
| 112 | National Express | ~35 min | 4 | 16:50 | 16:50 | Sophia Gardens (nr) |
| N04 | National Express | ~30 min | 1 | 02:45 | 02:45 | Sophia Gardens (nr) |
| T1C | Mid Wales Travel | ~40 min | 1 | 17:10 | 17:10 | Tresillian Way (in) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cardiff to Bridgend?
8 routes run directly from Cardiff to Bridgend: the X2 (First South & West Wales), the 202 (National Express), the 201 (National Express), the 507 (National Express), the UK940 (FlixBus), the 112 (National Express), the N04 (National Express), the T1C (Mid Wales Travel).
How long does the bus take from Cardiff to Bridgend?
Around 61 minutes on the X2, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cardiff to Bridgend?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X2) leaves around 07:25 and the last around 23:25. Check the route timetable 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.