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What is the best way to travel from Poole to Bridgwater?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Trains for the journey to Bridgwater from Poole. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 25m
$20
$48
5
Train
3h 48m
$49
$65
6

What is the cheapest way to reach Bridgwater from Poole?

You can get to Bridgwater with just $20 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Saturday
from $43
Sunday
from $46
Monday
from $20
Tuesday
from $32
Wednesday
Thursday
from $32
Friday

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    8:10 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    7h 48m
    0
    6:40 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:28 AM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $45
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $47
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $65
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $68
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • South Western Railway
    3h 56m
    0
    6:57 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    10:53 AM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $50
  • South Western Railway
    4h 31m
    0
    8:57 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    1:28 PM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $50
  • South Western Railway
    4h 45m
    0
    8:57 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    1:42 PM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $50

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $46
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    8:10 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $46
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $47
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $47
  • National Express
    7h 48m
    0
    6:40 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:28 AM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $49
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • South Western Railway
    5h 4m
    0
    9:22 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    2:26 PM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $49
  • South Western Railway
    6h 4m
    0
    9:22 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    3:26 PM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $49
  • South Western Railway
    5h 17m
    0
    12:12 PM
    Poole
    Central Station
    5:29 PM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $49
  • South Western Railway
    5h 13m
    0
    8:32 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    1:45 PM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $78
  • South Western Railway
    5h 8m
    0
    9:32 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    2:40 PM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $78

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    7h 48m
    0
    6:40 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:28 AM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $64
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • South Western Railway
    3h 48m
    0
    5:40 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    9:28 AM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $87
  • South Western Railway
    5h 4m
    0
    5:40 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    10:44 AM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $87
  • South Western Railway
    5h 47m
    0
    5:55 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    11:42 AM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $87

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    8h 33m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:28 AM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $70
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $73

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    8h 33m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:28 AM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $68
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $73

What are the fastest trips from Poole to Bridgwater?

You can get to Bridgwater from Poole in just 3h 48m with a Train from South Western Railway. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 3h 56m
Sunday
from 5h 4m
Monday
from 3h 48m
Tuesday
from 7h 40m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 7h 40m
Friday

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • South Western Railway
    3h 56m
    0
    6:57 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    10:53 AM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $50
  • South Western Railway
    4h 31m
    0
    8:57 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    1:28 PM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $50
  • South Western Railway
    4h 45m
    0
    8:57 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    1:42 PM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $50
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $47
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $68
  • National Express
    7h 48m
    0
    6:40 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:28 AM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $45
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    8:10 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $65

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • South Western Railway
    5h 4m
    0
    9:22 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    2:26 PM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $49
  • South Western Railway
    5h 8m
    0
    9:32 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    2:40 PM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $78
  • South Western Railway
    5h 13m
    0
    8:32 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    1:45 PM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $78
  • South Western Railway
    5h 17m
    0
    12:12 PM
    Poole
    Central Station
    5:29 PM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $49
  • South Western Railway
    6h 4m
    0
    9:22 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    3:26 PM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $49
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $47
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $46
  • National Express
    7h 48m
    0
    6:40 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:28 AM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $49
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    8:10 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $46
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $47

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • South Western Railway
    3h 48m
    0
    5:40 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    9:28 AM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $87
  • South Western Railway
    5h 4m
    0
    5:40 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    10:44 AM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $87
  • South Western Railway
    5h 47m
    0
    5:55 AM
    Poole
    Central Station
    11:42 AM
    Bridgwater
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from $87
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    7h 48m
    0
    6:40 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:28 AM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $64
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $73
  • National Express
    8h 33m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:28 AM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $70
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $73
  • National Express
    8h 33m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    2:28 AM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $68
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Poole
    Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Bridgwater
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Poole to Bridgwater

What are the most popular stations in Poole and Bridgwater?

In Poole, you will usually depart from Central Station, Holton Heath Train Station or Branksome Railway Station, while in Bridgwater you will be arriving at Huntworth Lane M5, Bus Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bridgwater from Poole? With 7 connections between 2 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Poole and Bridgwater, you can pay as low as $20 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from South Western Railway: you will get to Bridgwater in just 3h 48m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Poole and Bridgwater are National Express and South Western Railway, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Poole and Bridgwater is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Parkstone or to North Petherton, and look at flights from Bournemouth Airport, and landing at Cardiff Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Poole to Bridgwater?

The most popular companies between Poole and Bridgwater, are National Express and South Western Railway. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Train companies: South Western Railway

All you need to know when you travel from Poole to Bridgwater

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Poole to Bridgwater. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Poole to Bridgwater

How can I reach Bridgwater from Poole?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Bridgwater from Poole.

How far is Bridgwater from Poole?

The distance between Poole and Bridgwater is 52.4 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Poole and Bridgwater?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 14 kgs, and a flight 21 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Poole to Bridgwater?

You can get to Bridgwater with just $20 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Bridgwater?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bridgwater in just 3h 48m with a Train from South Western Railway.

More routes to Poole and to Bridgwater

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Poole and to Bridgwater. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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