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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bridgwater to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Bridgwater
When to visit Bridgwater
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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bridgwater, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bridgwater to London takes 1h 08m and costs around £59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £44 for a 3h 04m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bridgwater, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Bridgwater takes 97 km and will cost you around £14. From London, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 177 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.
Airlines serving Bridgwater
Where to stay in popular areas of Bridgwater
Most booked hotels in Bridgwater
Hiring a car in Bridgwater
Hiring a car in Bridgwater costs £27 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Bridgwater.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.82. The most frequently booked car type in Bridgwater is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Seat Leon or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.