How to travel from Bridgwater to Bristol

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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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$20

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$14

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$27

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1h 20m

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50m

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1h 35m

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1h 5m

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57m

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Great Western Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bridgwater to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $16 (€12).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Bridgwater to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 51m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bridgwater and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bridgwater to Bristol among Omio's users.

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from Bridgwater to Bristol

How to get from Bridgwater to Bristol by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bridgwater to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX502
    10:55 AM1h10
    Bridgwater, Bus Station
    12:05 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX106
    4:30 AM1h10
    Bridgwater, Bus Station
    5:40 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayL17230
    10:23 AM0h45
    Bridgwater station (BWT)
    11:08 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayL17231
    11:27 AM0h45
    Bridgwater station (BWT)
    12:12 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayL17232
    12:25 PM0h46
    Bridgwater station (BWT)
    1:11 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayL17228
    8:38 AM0h53
    Bridgwater station (BWT)
    9:31 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX101
    6:30 PM1h00
    Bridgwater, Bus Station
    7:30 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bridgwater to Bristol

Travel to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bridgwater to Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bridgwater and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bridgwater to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Bridgwater to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 5m.

The distance from Bridgwater to Bristol is approximately 28 miles (46 km).
The average frequency per day from Bridgwater to Bristol is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bridgwater to Bristol:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bridgwater to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bridgwater to Bristol with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from Bridgwater to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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