What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Bridgwater?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Bridgwater is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Bridgwater?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Bridgwater is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Bridgwater?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Bridgwater station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Bridgwater?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Bridgwater. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Bridgwater via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Bridgwater?

The distance between Bournemouth and Bridgwater is 140 miles. The road distance is 70.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Bridgwater without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Bridgwater without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Bridgwater?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Bournemouth to Bridgwater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Bridgwater bus from?

Bournemouth to Bridgwater bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Bridgwater train from?

Bournemouth to Bridgwater train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Bridgwater?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Bridgwater is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Bridgwater bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Bridgwater bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Bridgwater train arrive?

Bournemouth to Bridgwater train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Bridgwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Bridgwater is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Bournemouth to Bridgwater.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Bridgwater?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Bridgwater?

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Where can I stay near Bridgwater?

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Bridgwater by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bridgwatertrain
4h 13m
£57–118
Drive 70.1 mi
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1. Drive from Bournemouth to Bridgwatercar 70.1 mi
1h 45m
£18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
5h 25m
£42–103
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bridgwatertrain
4h 50m
£44–79
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
5h 56m
£23–46

Bournemouth to Bridgwater by train

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Distance: 139.4 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Bridgwater, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Bridgwater via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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