What is the travel distance from Bridgend to Birmingham?

Bridgend and Birmingham are 99 miles (159 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Thinktank Science Museum, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Twycross Zoo, Winterbourne House and Garden and St. Martin’s.

Bus Bridgend to Birmingham from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bridgend to Birmingham on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	5h 25m	9:55am	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	4:40pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	3h 5m	7:45pm	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	5h 40m	7:40am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	6h 5m	2:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	5h 40m	7:40am	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bridgend to Birmingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

97 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $63	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $13	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,725 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29725 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $18

National Express Bridgend Birmingham recent customer reviews

Very efficient

Anne P.

August 1, 2022

Good value for money .

Christine L.

July 30, 2022

Very good

Garry B.

January 19, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,404 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bridgend to Birmingham by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/20

$18

11/21

$24

Today

$25

11/23

$26

11/24

No data

11/25

No data

11/26

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11/27

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The cheapest trip from Bridgend to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bridgend to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $74 for a bus ticket from Bridgend to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-23.