The cheapest and fastest trains from Bridgwater station (BWT) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
51 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bridgwater station (BWT) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bridgwater station (BWT) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bridgwater station (BWT) for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 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 Bridgwater station (BWT) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bridgwater station (BWT) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 46 km
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Live departures
Bridgwater station (BWT) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bridgwater station (BWT) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:29 Bridgwater station (BWT) | 0h51 | 08:20 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:29 Bridgwater station (BWT) | 0h48 | 10:17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:29 Bridgwater station (BWT) | 0h47 | 15:16 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:14 Bridgwater station (BWT) | 0h43 | 19:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bridgwater station (BWT) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Trains from Bridgwater station (BWT) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:21, the last at 19:14. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 43m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 04:21 |
Last train 19:14 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Bridgwater station (BWT) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Bridgwater station (BWT) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bridgwater station (BWT) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bridgwater station (BWT) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bridgwater station (BWT) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House

