The average train between Reading and Bridgwater takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Bridgwater. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Bridgwater at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bridgwater. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Bridgwater station via Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Reading to Bridgwater train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Bridgwater train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Reading to Bridgwater train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Bridgwater is 145.9 km. The road distance is 189 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Taunton hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 17m.