The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Bridgwater
Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
3 h 33 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Bridgwater is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Bridgwater will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bournemouth for Bridgwater every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 91 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 33 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Bridgwater
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Bridgwater among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 91 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£62 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bournemouth to Bridgwater train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Bridgwater trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L01503+ C23386+ C27922 · C28109 | On time 08:03 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4h22 | 12:25 Bridgwater station (BWT) | 3 changes | |
L01507+ C27525 · C28095 | On time 09:03 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4h38 | 13:41 Bridgwater station (BWT) | 2 changes | |
L01507+ C27525 · C27923 · C28110 | On time 09:03 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4h23 | 13:26 Bridgwater station (BWT) | 3 changes | |
L48156+ C28604 · C27924 · C28112 | On time 09:39 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5h47 | 15:26 Bridgwater station (BWT) | 3 changes | |
C23391+ C27561 · C28110 | On time 09:40 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h46 | 13:26 Bridgwater station (BWT) | 2 changes | |
L01511+ C27729 · C27459 | On time 10:04 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4h37 | 14:41 Bridgwater station (BWT) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Bridgwater
Trains from Bournemouth to Bridgwater run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:32, the last at 19:37. The fastest train covers the 91 km distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 91 km |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 00:32 |
Last train 19:37 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, South Western Railway from Bournemouth to Bridgwater trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, South Western Railway trains will get you between Bournemouth and Bridgwater from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Bridgwater train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Bridgwater by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bridgwater, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Bridgwater
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 14:15 Saturday 06:30 - 14:15 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.”Platform 1 (Taunton bound) has step free access. Platform 2 (Bristol bound) has step free access, however, due to severe incline from train to platform, ramp assistance onto the train is not available. If you need assistance travelling from this platform, please speak to our Passenger Assist team on 0800 197 1329. Access between platforms are via local roads as Platform 2 can only be accessed via a footbridge on station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 2
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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