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Great Western Railway

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Kirkcaldy to Bridgend by train

First train

04:57

Last train

19:13

Departure station

Kirkcaldy

Arrival station

Bridgend

Journey time

From 6h 47m

Distance

319 miles (513 km)

Frequency

11 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales

Taking the train from Kirkcaldy to Bridgend in 6 hours 47 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Kirkcaldy to Bridgend? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 9 hours 43 minutes to travel the 319 miles (513 km) from Kirkcaldy to Bridgend by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 47 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 11 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to Bridgend. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Kirkcaldy to Bridgend in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Bridgend by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from Kirkcaldy to Bridgend

Want to know more about your journey from Kirkcaldy to Bridgend? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Bridgend from Kirkcaldy?

To travel to Bridgend from Kirkcaldy, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 9 hours and 43 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 6 hours and 47 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Kirkcaldy to Bridgend?

Trains from Kirkcaldy to Bridgend take an average of 9 hours and 43 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 6 hours and 47 minutes. You'll usually find 11 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Kirkcaldy and Bridgend by train?

The quickest journey time between Kirkcaldy and Bridgend by train is 6 hours and 47 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Kirkcaldy to Bridgend?

No, there are no direct trains running from Kirkcaldy to Bridgend, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Kirkcaldy to Bridgend

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Consider a Season Ticket

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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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