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How to get from Bristol to Bridport by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Bristol to Bridport in West Dorset, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Exeter St Davids station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the X53 bus from Rail Station, Axminster station to Town Centre, Bridport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min.

218min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X53X53
Walk to Bridport
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bristol
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Axminster
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station, Axminster
    ID dvngdmdg
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X53X53
    Wait for bus
    X53
    Weymouth
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Centre, Bridport
    ID doradmjp
    64 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bridport
    Walk to
    Bridport
    West Street
    80 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and X51

To get from Bristol to Bridport in West Dorset, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Dorchester West station. Next, take the X51 bus from Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester station to Town Centre, Bridport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min.

188min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X51X51
Walk to Bridport
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bristol
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dorchester West
    128 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester
    ID dorajtaw
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - X51X51
    Wait for bus
    X51
    Axminster
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Centre, Bridport
    ID doradmjt
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bridport
    Walk to
    Bridport
    West Street
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bristol to Bridport

The distance between Bristol, West Dorset and Bridport, West Dorset is approximately 118.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bristol to Bridport by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Dorset – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bristol

Bristol is located at Bristol, West Dorset and the nearest public transport station is Bristol Temple Meads.

Bus stations close to Bristol:

  • Bristol Temple Meads
  • Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads
  • Temple Way, Temple Meads

Ferry stations close to Bristol:

  • Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing, Temple Meads
  • Castle Park Ferry Landing, Broadmead
  • SS Great Britain Ferry Landing, Harbour

Public transport stations close to Bridport, West Dorset

Bridport is located at West Street, West Dorset and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Bridport.

Bus stations close to Bridport:

  • Bus Station, Bridport
  • St Swithins Road, Allington
  • Natwest Bank, Bridport

Alternative route by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and X51

To get from Bristol to Bridport in West Dorset, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Dorchester West station. Next, take the X51 bus from Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester station to Town Centre, Bridport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min.

188min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X51X51
Walk to Bridport
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bristol
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dorchester West
    128 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester
    ID dorajtaw
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - X51X51
    Wait for bus
    X51
    Axminster
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Centre, Bridport
    ID doradmjt
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bridport
    Walk to
    Bridport
    West Street
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Bridport?

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X53.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bristol to Bridport?

    The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X51.

  • Is there a direct train between Bristol and Bridport?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bristol to Bridport?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Plymouth station near Bristol in South West to Exeter St Davids station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Exeter St Davids station near Bridport in West Dorset.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bristol to Bridport by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Bristol in South West and Bridport in West Dorset by train and bus is about 3 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bristol to get to Bridport?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Plymouth station near Bristol in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bristol and Bridport?

    Get off the train at the Exeter St Davids stop, which is closest to Bridport in West Dorset.

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