The cheapest and fastest trains from Bridgwater to Chester
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
5 h 1 m
Average duration
5 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bridgwater to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bridgwater to Chester will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bridgwater for Chester 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 229 km distance in an average of 5 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 1 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.
11:275h01Bridgwater16:28Chester£561One-way0 changes
11:275h01Bridgwater16:28Chester£561One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bridgwater to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bridgwater to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 229 km
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£56 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bridgwater to Chester
Trains from Bridgwater to Chester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:16, the last at 19:37. The fastest train covers the 229 km distance in 5h 1m.
Distance 229 km |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 1m |
First train 4:16 |
Last train 19:37 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bridgwater to Chester trainsGreat Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bridgwater and Chester from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Bridgwater to Chester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bridgwater to Chester 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 Chester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bridgwater and Chester
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
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