There are 3 ways to get from Bridgwater to Rugby by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bridgwater to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
3h 25m£58–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus X1
6h 45m£26–42Drive 128.7 mi
- Drive from Bridgwater to Rugbycar 128.7 mi
2h 24m£32–46
Bridgwater to Rugby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bridgwater to Rugby is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgwater to Rugby is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgwater station to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Church Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgwater to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Bridgwater and arriving at Rugby via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Bridgwater and Rugby is 154 miles. The road distance is 129.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgwater to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Bridgwater to Rugby, including transfers.
Bridgwater to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bridgwater to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgwater station.
The best way to get from Bridgwater to Rugby is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Bridgwater, England and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Bridgwater to Rugby via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Church Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgwater to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- NX West Midlands
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Booking & Getting There
Bridgwater to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bridgwater to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgwater to Rugby is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Bridgwater to Rugby.
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