The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Bridgwater
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Bridgwater is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Bridgwater will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gloucester 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 97 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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 Gloucester to Bridgwater
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Bridgwater among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 97 km
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£31 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Bridgwater
Trains from Gloucester to Bridgwater run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 21:55. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 04:52 |
Last train 21:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Gloucester to Bridgwater trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Gloucester and Bridgwater from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gloucester to Bridgwater train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Bridgwater
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- 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: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- 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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