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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bridgwater travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bridgwater

With a population of 38 020, Bridgwater is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Bridgwater deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bridgwater

Bridgwater in December
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bridgwater in December
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bridgwater

Plane

Although Bridgwater doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 34 km from Bridgwater. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bridgwater departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bridgwater, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Bridgwater to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £81 for a 6h 44m trip. The train station in Bridgwater is called Bridgwater, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bridgwater is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 204 km from Bridgwater. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bridgwater, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Bridgwater takes 225 km and will cost you around £9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km. The most popular bus station is Bridgwater A38, located 2.8 km from the city centre of Bridgwater. Bridgwater Coach Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Bridgwater doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 34 km from Bridgwater. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bridgwater departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bridgwater, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Bridgwater to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £81 for a 6h 44m trip. The train station in Bridgwater is called Bridgwater, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bridgwater is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 204 km from Bridgwater. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bridgwater, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Bridgwater takes 225 km and will cost you around £9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km. The most popular bus station is Bridgwater A38, located 2.8 km from the city centre of Bridgwater. Bridgwater Coach Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Bridgwater

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bridgwater

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bridgwater

Most booked hotels in Bridgwater

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The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Mercure Bridgwater
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Holiday Inn Taunton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Royal Ashton Townhouse - Taunton
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Bridgwater

Hiring a car in Bridgwater costs £37 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Bridgwater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bridgwater is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bridgwater costs £37 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Bridgwater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bridgwater is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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