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Compare train and bus for Bridgwater to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bridgwater to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bridgwater to Bristol:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgwater to Bristol costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
The journey is about 8m faster (49m by train vs 57m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 (€16) vs $26 (€22)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bridgwater to Bristol
How to get from Bridgwater to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bridgwater to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX10511:40 AM1h10Bridgwater, Bus Station12:50 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX10511:40 AM1h10Bridgwater, Bus Station12:50 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G1549812:29 PM0h46Bridgwater station (BWT)1:15 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G154991:29 PM0h47Bridgwater station (BWT)2:16 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$201One-way0 transfers
- G155013:29 PM0h47Bridgwater station (BWT)4:16 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$201One-way0 transfers
- G155002:29 PM0h47Bridgwater station (BWT)3:16 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bridgwater to Bristol:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgwater to Bristol costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bridgwater and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bridgwater station (BWT) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Bridgwater, Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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