Luton to Bridgwater train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Bridgwater

Showing times and prices for 02 Jun

Cheapest price

£86

Average price

£109

Fastest journey

3 h 45 m

Average duration

4 h 3 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

198 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Bridgwater is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Luton to Bridgwater will cost around £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.

Fast trains

To travel from Luton to Bridgwater you need to make at least 3 changes.

  • ThameslinkW45525+Elizabeth lineC38380+Great Western RailwayW34797 · G15499
    9:433h46
    Luton station (LUT)
    13:29Bridgwater station (BWT)
    £861One-way
    3 changes
  • ThameslinkW32964+Great Western RailwayG14984 · G15501+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington
    10:594h29
    Luton station (LUT)
    15:28Bridgwater station (BWT)
    £861One-way
    3 changes
  • ThameslinkW45524+Great Western RailwayW34788 · G15498+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington
    8:134h15
    Luton station (LUT)
    12:28Bridgwater station (BWT)
    £1111One-way
    3 changes
  • ThameslinkW32982+Great Western RailwayG14983 · G15500+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington
    10:433h45
    Luton station (LUT)
    14:28Bridgwater station (BWT)
    £1271One-way
    3 changes
  • ThameslinkW45520+Elizabeth lineC38278+Great Western RailwayW34680 · G15187
    8:433h59
    Luton station (LUT)
    12:42Bridgwater station (BWT)
    £1381One-way
    3 changes

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Compare coach and train for Luton to Bridgwater

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton 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 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £42.

Distance: 198 km

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£84

Average Price

£43

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5h 11m

Average total duration

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Live departures

Luton to Bridgwater train times

The table below shows live departures for Luton to Bridgwater trains for today, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ThameslinkW45524+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW34788 · G15498
On time
8:13 Luton station (LUT)
4h15
12:28 Bridgwater station (BWT)
3 changes
ThameslinkW45520+Elizabeth lineC38278+Great Western RailwayW34680 · G15187
On time
8:43 Luton station (LUT)
3h59
12:42 Bridgwater station (BWT)
3 changes
ThameslinkW45525+Elizabeth lineC38380+Great Western RailwayW34797 · G15499
On time
9:43 Luton station (LUT)
3h46
13:29 Bridgwater station (BWT)
3 changes
ThameslinkW32982+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayG14983 · G15500
On time
10:43 Luton station (LUT)
3h45
14:28 Bridgwater station (BWT)
3 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton to Bridgwater

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Trains from Luton to Bridgwater run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 3h 44m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £32
Distance
198 km
Average train duration
2h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
£42
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
3h 44m
First train
0:01
Last train
23:58
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
3 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £32

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Thameslink from Luton to Bridgwater trainsGreat Western Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between Luton and Bridgwater from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 44m
Cheapest Price
£42
Great Western Railway frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 21m
Cheapest Price
£159
Thameslink frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Luton to Bridgwater train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Luton to Bridgwater can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £42, while the average price tends to be around £84.
The train journey from Luton to Bridgwater covers a distance of 198 km and takes approximately 3h 44m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Luton to Bridgwater is 198 km.
The first train from Luton to Bridgwater leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Luton to Bridgwater departs at 23:58.
Trains from Luton to Bridgwater run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Luton to Bridgwater.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Luton to Bridgwater.
To get from Luton to Bridgwater, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Luton to Bridgwater.
The train station in Luton that goes to Bridgwater is London Luton Airport (LUA), and it arrives at Bridgwater station (BWT).
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Bridgwater is by coach, costing approximately £32.
Booking trains from Luton to Bridgwater in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Luton to Bridgwater offers varied scenery, beginning with the urban landscapes around Luton, transitioning through the picturesque countryside of southern England, with views of rolling hills and quaint villages, before reaching the more industrial areas near Bridgwater.
A day trip from Luton to Bridgwater is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 44m one way. There are 3 trains per day.
Two to three days in Bridgwater is typically sufficient to explore its historic sites, enjoy local events, and experience the surrounding Somerset countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton to Bridgwater.

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Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Bridgwater

Luton
Bridgwater
The major train station for departures in Luton is Luton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton for your trip from Luton to Bridgwater.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other 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 Thameslink 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Front and rear entrances
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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 via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink 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
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to ticket office.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink 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
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 4
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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