The average train between Poole and Bridgwater takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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 Poole and Bridgwater. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Bridgwater at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Bridgwater. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Bridgwater station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Poole to Bridgwater train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Bridgwater train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bridgwater station.
Book your Poole to Bridgwater train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Bridgwater is 85 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Bridgwater via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 31m.