The average train between Basingstoke and Bridgwater takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Bridgwater. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Bridgwater. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Bridgwater at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Bridgwater? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Bridgwater. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Taunton station via Taunton station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Basingstoke to Bridgwater train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to Bridgwater train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.
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The distance between Basingstoke and Bridgwater is 134.4 km. The road distance is 154 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Taunton hourly. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 1h 14m.