How to travel from Taunton to Bridgwater

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Compare train and bus for Taunton to Bridgwater

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Bridgwater among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 40m. 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 train costs an average of €8, while a bus costs an average of €8.

Distance: 8 miles (14 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Taunton to Bridgwater is a train with an average price of €8.

This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Bridgwater:

A train is €0.36 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Taunton to Bridgwater costing on average €8.

The fastest way to travel from Taunton to Bridgwater is by train with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Bridgwater take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Taunton and Bridgwater including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Taunton to Bridgwater among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 13m sooner (10m by train vs 23m by car). Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €4 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.

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from Taunton to Bridgwater

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

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

  • National Express
    1:15 PM0h30
    Taunton
    1:45 PMBridgwater
    €81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    1:15 PM0h30
    Taunton
    1:45 PMBridgwater
    €81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    1:15 PM0h30
    Taunton
    1:45 PMBridgwater
    €81One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    12:15 PM0h30
    Taunton
    12:45 PMBridgwater
    €91One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Taunton to Bridgwater

Travel to Bridgwater 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 Taunton to Bridgwater.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Taunton and Bridgwater including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Taunton to Bridgwater is a train with an average price of €8.

This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Bridgwater:

A train is €0.36 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Taunton to Bridgwater costing on average €8.

The fastest way to travel from Taunton to Bridgwater is by train with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Bridgwater take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 1m.

The distance from Taunton to Bridgwater is approximately 8 miles (14 km).
The average frequency per day from Taunton to Bridgwater is:
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taunton and Bridgwater 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 Taunton to Bridgwater:
  • Trains mostly depart from Taunton station (TAU) and arrive in Bridgwater station (BWT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall) and arrive in Bridgwater, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Taunton to Bridgwater, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Bridgwater by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bridgwater by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Taunton to Bridgwater with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Taunton to Bridgwater often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), Bristol Airport, London, Victoria Coach Station. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bridgwater and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bridgwater to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Bridgwater is typically sufficient to explore its historical sites, enjoy local attractions, and experience the surrounding Somerset countryside.

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