Cheapest month
Up to 23%The cheapest time to travel is September ($38.75); the most expensive is May ($47.53).
Trains from Manchester to Bridgwater
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- Lowest price from $84.83
- Average duration 4h 45m
- Connections per day 24
- Distance 267 km
- CO₂ per person 4 kg
train from Manchester to Bridgwater
The journey from Manchester to Bridgwater is about 267 km. On average a train trip takes 4h 45m with 24 connections per day.
| Lowest price | $84.83 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 4h 45m |
| Connections per day | 24 |
| Lowest price | $84.83 |
| Highest price | $181.57 |
| First departure | 05:11 AM |
| Last departure | 08:25 PM |
| Distance | 267 km |
| Departure | Manchester |
| Arrival | Bridgwater |
| Travel operator | Cross Country, Avanti West Coast Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway |
When to book from Manchester to Bridgwater
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Bridgwater by train, with medians around $38.75 versus about $47.53 in May (roughly a 23% swing).
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Carriers on this route
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East Midlands Railway is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the East Midlands region of England. It was formed in 2019, taking over the franchise previously operated by East Midlands Trains. The company operates services on routes including London St Pancras to Sheffield, Nottingham to Liverpool, and Norwich to Liverpool. East Midlands Railway also operates local services within the East Midlands, connecting towns and cities such as Derby, Leicester, and Lincoln.
Great Western Railway (GWR) is a British railway company that operates passenger services between London and the southwest of England, as well as parts of Wales. It was founded in 1833 and was originally known as the Great Western Railway Company. GWR is now owned by FirstGroup. The company is known for its iconic green livery and its historic steam locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman.
The Welsh Government owns the non-profit organization Transport for Wales. It is responsible for the procurement and management of passenger rail services in Wales, as well as the development of the Welsh rail network. The company was established in 2018, taking over from Arriva Trains Wales, and operates services across Wales and the Borders. Transport for Wales is a great choice for your journeys within Wales, such as Cardiff to Aberdare or Newport to Swansea, or for your trips in England, like Manchester to Chester or Birmingham to Shrewsbury, and even for your travel between England and Wales.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 18.69kg
bus 20.02kg
flight 53.4kg
carpool 42.72kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Manchester to Bridgwater?
The train journey between Manchester and Bridgwater emits 18.69kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Manchester and Bridgwater?
Taking the train between Manchester and Bridgwater saves 34.71kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.33kg compared to the bus and 24.03kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Manchester to Bridgwater costs ≈ $144.40 (€128.84). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $84.83 (€75.69).
The cheapest ticket from Manchester to Bridgwater costs ≈ $84.83 (€75.69). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Manchester and Bridgwater are 267 km apart.
The journey from Manchester to Bridgwater takes about 4h 45m on average. The fastest option takes 4h 8m.
This route is served by 5 operators: Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway.
There are about 24 connections per day from Manchester to Bridgwater.
The first train from Manchester to Bridgwater leaves at 05:11 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Manchester to Bridgwater leaves at 08:25 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs ≈ $84.83 (€75.69) but prices can change.
There are about 0 direct connections from Manchester to Bridgwater.
The shortest train journey between Manchester and Bridgwater takes 4h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester and Bridgwater.
The train journey from Manchester to Bridgwater generates 4 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month, with medians around $38.75, while May is among the most expensive (about $47.53).