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Bridgend to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times

Planning a journey from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadilly? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £18.80, with average prices for this route around £21.30. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
15:54 Bridgend	19:59 Manchester Piccadilly	4h 5m, No direct	Find Tickets
16:25 Bridgend	20:15 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 50m, No direct	Find Tickets
17:26 Bridgend	21:13 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 47m, Direct	Find Tickets
18:23 Bridgend	22:21 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 58m, No direct	Find Tickets
19:35 Bridgend	23:37 Manchester Piccadilly	4h 2m, No direct	Find Tickets
20:55 Bridgend	01:26+1 Paris	4h 31m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Bridgend to Manchester Piccadilly train route details

First train

00:17

Last train

21:55

Departure station

Bridgend

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

3h 46m

Distance

148 miles

Price

£18.80*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadilly

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadilly, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadilly ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Bridgend to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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