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How to get fromBridgwater to Bournemouthby train, bus, or car

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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 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
    £58–114

  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 Central Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    5h 22m
    £42–105

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bridgwater to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    4h 20m
    £44–78

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 29m
    £24–46

Bridgwater to Bournemouth by train

Calendar70Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Bridgwater to Bournemouth via Taunton, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 22m.

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