The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Bridgwater
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Bridgwater is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Bridgwater will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swindon for Bridgwater on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 2 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:38 PM2h07Swindon7:45 PMBridgwater$331One-way0 transfers
5:38 PM2h07Swindon7:45 PMBridgwater$331One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Swindon to Bridgwater
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Bridgwater among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Bridgwater take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 23m by train vs 1h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $49 (€39) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Swindon to Bridgwater by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Bridgwater
Trains from Swindon to Bridgwater run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 60 miles (97 km) distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 60 miles (97 km) |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 5:21 AM |
Last train 10:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Swindon to Bridgwater trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Swindon and Bridgwater from $33 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Trains from Swindon to Bridgwater
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to Bridgwater by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bridgwater, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Swindon to Bridgwater
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 14:15 Saturday 06:30 - 14:15 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.”Platform 1 (Taunton bound) has step free access. Platform 2 (Bristol bound) has step free access, however, due to severe incline from train to platform, ramp assistance onto the train is not available. If you need assistance travelling from this platform, please speak to our Passenger Assist team on 0800 197 1329. Access between platforms are via local roads as Platform 2 can only be accessed via a footbridge on station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 2
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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