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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgwater to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    3h 57m
    £54–107

  2. Drive  70.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bridgwater to Bournemouthcar car 70.6 mi
    1h 46m
    £18–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bournemouthbus bus Uk061
    5h 38m
    £33–60

  4. Train via Westbury

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    4h 10m
    £54–106

  5. Bus, line 376 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crispin Hallbus bus 375
    2. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus Cr5
    4. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain train
    5h 55m
    £19–34

Bridgwater to Bournemouth by train

Calendar127Weekly Trains
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Bridgwater to Bournemouth via Bristol Temple Meads and Southampton Central in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth via Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 5h 38m.

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