Station message

Buses replace trains

Travelling between Cardiff Central - Barry Island and Bridgend? Buses will replace trains Saturday 29 March - Friday 04 April. Check before you travel tfw.wales.

Station facilities

  • Parking
  • Shops
  • Step-free access
  • Ticket machine
  • Ticket office
  • Toilets
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General service information
Staffing Level
Part time
Closed Circuit Television
Yes
Information Available From Staff
Yes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office
CIS
  • Departure Screens
  • Arrival Screens
  • Announcements
Customer Help Points
Yes
Ticket buying and collection
Ticket Office
Yes
Prepurchase Collection
Ticket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes
Ticket Machine
Yes
Oystercard Issued

No
Use Oystercard

No
Always Show Oyster Card Fields

No
Smartcard Issued

No
Smartcard Validator
Yes
Smartcard Comments

Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.

Penalty Fares
Train Operator: AW
Url: tfw.wales/tfw-penalty-fare-zone
All station facilities
Seated Area
Yes
Station Buffet
Yes
Toilets
Yes

The toilets are located on Platform 2.

The accessible toilet and Changing Places toilet are located on Platform 1 and are operated by a radar key.

The Changing Places toilet can be accessed from 06:00 to 22:00

Baby Change
Yes
Telephones

No
Wi Fi

No
Accessibility and mobility access
Helpline

03333 211202

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
Staff Help Available

Monday to Sunday 06:00 to 22:00 outside of these time help can be provided by the Conductor onboard.

Mon-Sun 06:00 to 22:00
Induction Loop
Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines
Yes

The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.

Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
Yes
Ramp For Train Access
Yes
Accessible Taxis

No
National Key Toilets
Yes

The accessible toilet and Changing Places toilet are located on Platform 1 and are operated by a radar key.

The Changing Places toilet can be accessed from 06:00 to 22:00

Step Free Access

Category A station

All platforms are accessible and are connected via a footbridge with lifts.


Coverage: whole Station
Ticket Gates
Yes
Impaired Mobility Set Down
Yes
Wheelchairs Available
Yes
Assisted Travel

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

Parking information
Cycle Storage
Spaces: 30
Sheltered: Yes
Cctv: Yes
Location:

Cycle parking at Bridgend is in two locations.

On Platform 1/1A, there are eleven Sheffield stands providing parking for up to 22 bicycles. On Platform 2, under a shelter there are four Sheffield stands providing parking for up to 8 bicycles.


Annotation:

11 Sheffield stands offering the capacity to park 22 bikes are located on platform 1 - right of your entrance through the ticket concourse area. A further 4 Sheffield Stands under a shelter are provided on platform 2 - right of the waiting area and cafe on the same platform.


Type: Stands
CarPark

Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 99
Number Accessible Spaces: 5
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:

This car park is accredited with a Disabled Parking Award run by D M U K. Visit https://www.disabledmotoring.org for further information.


Cctv: Yes

Open:
Mon-Sun

Website: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwr
Rail Replacement Services

The rail replacement bus stop is in the front of the station.

Taxi Rank

Taxi rank at the front of the station

Onward Travel

Buy a Bridgend PlusBus ticket with your train ticket for discount-priced unlimited bus travel around the town. For details visit www.PlusBus.info

Cycle Hire

There are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Passenger services
Customer Service

Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.

Left Luggage

No
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost Property
Yes

Operator Name: Transport for Wales
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Live departures and arrivals

Overview

Serving the town of Bridgend, this mainline station was opened in June 1850, and like many stations in this area, was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Today, this Grade II listed building sees over one and a half million passengers annually using its four platforms, making it one of the busiest in Wales.

Bridgend lies on the banks of the River Ogmore and is renowned for the stunning countryside that surrounds the historic town. With numerous attractions and the station at its heart, the area is perfect for a day out by train, so book your trip and check out these great things to do in Bridgend.

 

  • How long does it take to get from Bridgend Station to Cardiff Airport?

    • It takes around 40 minutes to travel by train from Bridgend Station to Cardiff Airport.

  • How long does it take to walk from Bridgend Station to Bridgend town centre?

    • Going via Court Street, it takes approximately five minutes to walk from the station to Bridgend town centre.

  • What car parking facilities are available at Bridgend Station?

    • There are 102 car parking spaces at Bridgend Station.

  • What facilities are there for bike storage at Bridgend Station?

    • Bridgend Station has no bike storage facilities.

  • What other facilities are available at Bridgend Station?

    • Toilets - including baby changing facilities
    • Station buffet
    • Coin and cards telephones
    • Disabled access - the station is step-free throughout, with ramps, wheelchairs, and induction loops available

  • Which popular destinations can be reached from Bridgend Station?