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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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$20 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m 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 |
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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 $4 (€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 4m.
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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.
NX50210:55 AM1h10Bridgwater, Bus Station12:05 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX1064:30 AM1h10Bridgwater, Bus Station5:40 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L1723010:23 AM0h45Bridgwater station (BWT)11:08 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
L1723111:27 AM0h45Bridgwater station (BWT)12:12 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$221One-way0 transfers
L1723212:25 PM0h46Bridgwater station (BWT)1:11 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$221One-way0 transfers
L172288:38 AM0h53Bridgwater station (BWT)9:31 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$221One-way0 transfers
NX1016:30 PM1h00Bridgwater, Bus Station7:30 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bridgwater to Bristol:
A bus is $6 (€5) 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 5m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains 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, Huntworth Lane M5 and arrive in Bristol, Bond Street North.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, First Buses of Somerset to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Bristol by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, first_great_western.
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