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Compare bus for Cambridge to Bridgwater
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Bridgwater among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a train costs an average of $199.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$199 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cambridge to Bridgwater
Compare the available ways to get from Cambridge to Bridgwater, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Bridgwater:
A bus is $121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Bridgwater costing on average $199.
Other travel options to Bridgwater take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (3h 20m by train vs 3h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $199 compared to roughly $65 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Bridgwater
How to get from Cambridge to Bridgwater by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Bridgwater is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:00 AM 6h15 Cambridge 2:15 PM Bridgwater $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:00 AM 6h15 Cambridge 2:15 PM Bridgwater $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:00 AM 6h15 Cambridge 2:15 PM Bridgwater $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Bridgwater:
A bus is $121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Bridgwater costing on average $199.
Other travel options to Bridgwater take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Bridgwater as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge South and arrive in Bridgwater station (BWT).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Bridgwater, Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Bridgwater by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bridgwater by bus.
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