The average train between Bridgwater and Basingstoke takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Bridgwater to Basingstoke. 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 Bridgwater and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Bridgwater is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Taunton and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bridgwater to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Bridgwater station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Bridgwater to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
Bridgwater to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Bridgwater to Basingstoke train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bridgwater and Basingstoke is 134.4 km. The road distance is 214 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Taunton to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 21m.