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Bridport Museum
Local museum covering Bridport’s rope-making, fishing and social history. A strong introduction to the town and West Dorset life.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£0.00
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£-0.01
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
50 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
51 m
Buses on 23 Sept
13
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Axminster to Bridport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 13 buses from Axminster to Bridport, including 13 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 18 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










The table below shows live departures for Axminster to Bridport coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:20 Coombe Lane | 0h50 | 8:10 Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:17 Coombe Lane | 0h53 | 9:10 Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:19 Coombe Lane | 0h51 | 10:10 Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:17 Coombe Lane | 0h53 | 11:10 Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:19 Coombe Lane | 0h51 | 12:10 Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:17 Coombe Lane | 0h53 | 13:10 Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:19 Coombe Lane | 0h51 | 14:10 Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:24 Coombe Lane | 0h53 | 15:17 Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:29 Coombe Lane | 0h51 | 16:20 Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:27 Coombe Lane | 0h53 | 17:20 Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:24 Coombe Lane | 0h51 | 18:15 Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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The earliest coach runs at 07:20, the last at 18:44.
Distance 18 km |
First bus 7:20 |
Last bus 18:44 |
High Season Oct - Dec |
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Local museum covering Bridport’s rope-making, fishing and social history. A strong introduction to the town and West Dorset life.
Independent gallery showing contemporary and modern art in a compact town-centre space. Worth visiting for changing exhibitions.
Contemporary art gallery in nearby Symondsbury with varied exhibitions in a converted rural building. A stylish stop close to Bridport.
Dramatic sandstone cliffs east of West Bay with coastal paths and broad sea views. Popular for walking and photography.
Main shopping street with independent shops, markets and historic character. A useful place to experience the rhythm of Bridport town life.
Village and estate area near Bridport with country walks, stone buildings and access to Colmers Hill viewpoints and surrounding countryside.
A Dorset apple cake spiced and packed with local apples. A staple at teas and fêtes across the county, especially around Bridport.
Traditional Dorset split buns filled with currants, sugar and spice. Long linked with county baking and usually served buttered.
A rich suet pudding filled with apples, dried fruit and sugar. This old Dorset favourite is associated with farmhouse cooking.
Casual venue near the harbour for fish and chips, seafood and takeaway classics, popular for an easy West Bay meal.
Long-established seafood restaurant by West Bay harbour, known for local fish and shellfish in a relaxed coastal setting.
Lively long-running tapas bar in Bridport town centre, valued for small plates, wines and a friendly, bustling feel.
Moderate for a Dorset market town; stays can rise in summer, while meals and local buses are usually cheaper than in larger UK tourist cities.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis; cafés usually just small change.
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