The average train between Bournemouth and Bridgwater takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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 every 3 hours between Bournemouth and Bridgwater. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Bridgwater at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Bridgwater. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Bridgwater station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Bournemouth to Bridgwater train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Bridgwater train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Bournemouth to Bridgwater train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bournemouth and Bridgwater is 90.9 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Bridgwater via Southampton Central, Westbury (Wilts), and Taunton in around 4h 32m.