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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Bridgwater
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Trains from Swindon to Bridgwater run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 1h 45m.
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
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 04:52 |
Last train 22:58 |
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
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Swindon to Bridgwater trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Swindon and Bridgwater from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
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
1h 42m
Cheapest Price
£38
Great Western Rail 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
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 4m
Cheapest Price
£67
first_great_western frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Swindon to Bridgwater train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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.
Two to three days in Bridgwater is typically sufficient to explore its historic sites, enjoy local events, and experience the surrounding Somerset countryside.
Yes, a day trip from Swindon to Bridgwater is feasible as the journey takes 1h 45m, covers 97 km, and there are 5 train services per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Swindon to Bridgwater can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £38, while the average price tends to be around £38.
The train journey from Swindon to Bridgwater offers a mix of urban and rural views, with stretches of scenic countryside, charming villages, and glimpses of the Somerset Levels, making it a pleasantly varied route.
Booking trains from Swindon to Bridgwater in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To travel from Swindon to Bridgwater, you can take a train.
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Bridgwater is by train, costing approximately £38.
The train journey from Swindon to Bridgwater covers a distance of 97 km and takes approximately 1h 45m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Swindon to Bridgwater is 97 km.
The train station in Swindon that goes to Bridgwater is Swindon station (SWI), and it arrives at Bridgwater station (BWT).
The last train from Swindon to Bridgwater departs at 22:58.
The first train from Swindon to Bridgwater leaves at 4:52.
Trains from Swindon to Bridgwater run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Swindon and Bridgwater. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swindon to Bridgwater.
There is no night train service from Swindon to Bridgwater.
Yes, you can take the train from Swindon to Bridgwater.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swindon and Bridgwater
Swindon
Bridgwater
The major train station for departures in Swindon is Swindon. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swindon for your trip from Swindon to Bridgwater.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Swindon
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
The major train station for arrivals in Bridgwater is Bridgwater. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bridgwater for your journey to Bridgwater from Swindon.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 14:15 Saturday 06:30 - 14:15 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 2
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Bridgwater
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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