The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Bridgwater
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
6 h 6 m
Average duration
6 h 41 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Bridgwater is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Bridgwater will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 3 trains that leave Brighton for Bridgwater 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 203 km distance in an average of 6 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 14 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 Brighton to Bridgwater
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Bridgwater among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 203 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£56 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brighton to Bridgwater train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton 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 |
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![]() | 04:42 Brighton | 8h43 | 13:25 Bridgwater | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:51 Brighton | 6h34 | 11:25 Bridgwater | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Bridgwater
Trains from Brighton to Bridgwater run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:57. The fastest train covers the 203 km distance in 5h 16m.
Distance 203 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 16m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 22:57 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink, Southern from Brighton to Bridgwater trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink, Southern trains will get you between Brighton and Bridgwater from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brighton to Bridgwater train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton 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 Brighton and Bridgwater
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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