- Must visit
STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway
Museum of the Great Western Railway with locomotives, carriages, and hands-on displays in a restored railway building.
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bridgwater to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bridgwater to Swindon will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Of the 19 trains that leave Bridgwater for Swindon every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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.
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The table below shows live departures for Bridgwater to Swindon trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:29 Bridgwater | 1h40 | 11:09 Swindon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Bridgwater to Swindon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 5:21 |
Last train 22:58 |
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Discover the best of Swindon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Swindon trip today.
Museum of the Great Western Railway with locomotives, carriages, and hands-on displays in a restored railway building.
Museum and art gallery exploring Swindon’s history, archaeology, and changing exhibitions near the town centre.
Volunteer-run transport museum with buses, cars, motorcycles, and local motoring history displays.
Large country park with woodland, lakes, trails, and family activities on the edge of west Swindon.
Restored railway shopping district with heritage buildings, outlet stores, and easy access to STEAM Museum.
Popular waterside park with a reservoir, circular walks, play areas, and links to local literary heritage.
A Wiltshire cured ham, usually sliced for sandwiches or salads. It is a long-standing county speciality prized for its mild cure and local heritage.
Small sausages traditionally made with pork from local farms. They are a classic Wiltshire butcher’s product, often served at breakfasts and pub meals.
A firm, crumbly cow’s milk cheese made in Wiltshire. It is one of the county’s best-known foods and is often eaten with bread, apples or pickles.
Well-regarded Italian restaurant serving pasta, pizza and seafood in a polished, family-friendly dining room.
Stylish modern Indian restaurant known for refined curries, grills and cocktails in a smart but relaxed setting near the town centre.
Established steakhouse and grill serving steaks, burgers and hearty British favourites in a lively, informal setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels are often cheaper than in London, but dining and rail fares can still add up for visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Swindon Railway Station -> Swindon Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bridgwater to Swindon 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 Swindon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bridgwater to Swindon trains use the Bridgwater to Swindon station pair. Use this guide to compare Bridgwater and Swindon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bridgwater has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bridgwater.
Ticket office support is available at Bridgwater.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bridgwater: Parking, WC.
Available at Bridgwater: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bridgwater: 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.
Swindon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Swindon.
Wi-Fi is available at Swindon. ATMs are available at Swindon.
Ticket office support is available at Swindon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Swindon: Parking, WC.
Available at Swindon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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