The average train between Bridgwater and Bournemouth takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Bridgwater to Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bridgwater is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bridgwater to Bournemouth? 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 Bridgwater to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Bridgwater station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Bridgwater to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgwater station.
Bridgwater to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Bridgwater to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bridgwater and Bournemouth is 90.9 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Bridgwater to Bournemouth via Bristol Temple Meads and Southampton Central in around 3h 50m.