What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Bridgwater?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Bridgwater is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Bridgwater is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Bridgwater?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Bridgwater station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Bridgwater?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Bridgwater. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Bridgwater via Reading and Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Bridgwater?

The distance between Basingstoke and Bridgwater is 134 miles. The road distance is 96.1 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Bridgwater without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Bridgwater without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £50 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Bridgwater?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Basingstoke to Bridgwater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Bridgwater bus from?

Basingstoke to Bridgwater bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Bridgwater train from?

Basingstoke to Bridgwater train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Bridgwater?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Bridgwater is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Bridgwater bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Bridgwater bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Bridgwater train arrive?

Basingstoke to Bridgwater train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Bridgwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Bridgwater is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Basingstoke to Bridgwater.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Bridgwater?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basingstoke to Bridgwater?

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Basingstoke to Bridgwater - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Bridgwater by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to TauntonLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
2h 45m
£53–132
Drive 95.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Bridgwater95.5 mi
1h 51m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station504 / ...
4h 15m
£45–70
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bridgwater
3h 47m
£47–84
Bus, line 375 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Library8
2. Take the bus from Library to Town HallSf3
3. Take the bus from Town Hall to Town Bridge Eastover375
6h 20m

Basingstoke to Bridgwater by train

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2h 45mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.1 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Bridgwater, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Taunton hourly. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 15m.

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