Bath to Reading train with Great Western Railway

Tue, 29 Sept
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Reading

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 29 Sept

Cheapest price on 29 Sept

35€

Average ticket price on 29 Sept

42€

Fastest journey on 29 Sept

54 m

Average journey duration on 29 Sept

56 m

Trains on 29 Sept

6

Distance

97 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bath to Reading will cost around 42€ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 35€.

Fast trains

On Tue, 29 Sept, we found 6 trains from Bath to Reading, including 6 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .

The slowest trains will take 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Great Western Railway
    10:43 AM0h57
    Bath
    11:40 AMReading
    35 €1One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western Railway
    9:43 AM0h57
    Bath
    10:40 AMReading
    37 €1One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western Railway
    9:13 AM0h54
    Bath
    10:07 AMReading
    40 €1One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western Railway
    5:02 AM0h56
    Bath
    5:58 AMReading
    40 €1One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western Railway
    8:43 AM0h56
    Bath
    9:39 AMReading
    44 €1One-way
    0 changes

Live departures

Bath to Reading train times

The table below shows live departures for Bath to Reading trains for today, Monday, 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayG14897
On time
8:13 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
0h57
9:10 AM Reading station (RDG)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14898
On time
8:44 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
0h55
9:39 AM Reading station (RDG)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34472
On time
9:13 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
1h02
10:15 AM Reading station (RDG)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15062 · W35223
On time
9:22 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
1h11
10:33 AM Reading station (RDG)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG14899
On time
9:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
0h56
10:39 AM Reading station (RDG)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34477
On time
10:13 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
0h54
11:07 AM Reading station (RDG)
0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bath to Reading

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Trains from Bath to Reading run on average 9 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 23€ but you can travel from only 14€ by coach.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 51m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from 14€
Distance
97 km
Average train duration
58m
Cheapest ticket price
23€
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
51m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:45 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
42 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from 14€

Train companies: Great Western Railway from Bath to Reading trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Bath and Reading from 14€. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
51m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
23€
Great Western Railway frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Bath to Reading train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to Reading by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Bath to Reading can start from as little as 23€ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bath to Reading is 42€; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Bath to Reading is 51m to travel the 97 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Bath to Reading leaves at 12:01 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Bath to Reading leaves at 11:45 pm.
Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day from Bath to Reading with Great Western Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Bath to Reading, you can count on Great Western Railway for the best way to get you to Reading. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Bath and Reading and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Reading from Bath is worth doing with a journey time of 51m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bath and Reading including taking a train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Reading

Most Bath to Reading trains use the Bath Spa to Reading station pair. Use this guide to compare Bath and Reading train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bath
Arrival train stations in Reading
Bath SpaDorchester Street, Bath, BA1 1SU, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bath Spa from Bath city centre

Bus13 · 20m · 4€ · every ~9 min

Bath Spa train station facilities and services

Bath Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Starbucks, Dashi Bath, Be At One, Pumpkin Cafe Shop

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi.". ATMs are located in the ticket hall.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30. Information desks are the information office is located by Platform 1.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bath Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bath Spa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bath Spa: Ramp access & staff assistance.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Travelodge Bath Waterside, The Z Hotel Bath, The Royal Hotel.

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