Bath to Southampton train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Southampton

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 28 Sept

Cheapest price on 28 Sept

69S$

Average ticket price on 28 Sept

144S$

Fastest journey on 28 Sept

1 h 27 m

Average journey duration on 28 Sept

1 h 40 m

Trains on 28 Sept

6

Distance

85 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Bath to Southampton will cost around 144S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 69S$.

Fast trains

On Mon, 28 Sept, we found 6 trains from Bath to Southampton, including 3 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 59 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 RailwayG15003
    8:38 AM1h27
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    10:05 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    69 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15001
    7:35 AM1h28
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    9:03 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    71 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW34961
    6:10 AM1h30
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    7:40 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    71 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG14898+CrossCountryG01000
    8:44 AM1h58
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    10:42 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    180 S$1One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayG14896+CrossCountryG00997
    7:43 AM2h00
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    9:43 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    238 S$1One-way
    1 change

Live departures

Bath to Southampton train times

The table below shows live departures for Bath to Southampton trains for today, Sunday, 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayW35030
On time
6:30 PM Bath Spa (BTH)
1h31
8:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35044
On time
7:33 PM Bath Spa (BTH)
1h29
9:02 PM Southampton Central (SOU)
0 changesdirect
Monday, 28 September
Great Western RailwayW349616:10 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
1h30
7:40 AM Southampton Central (SOU)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14894+CrossCountryG009956:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
1h59
8:42 AM Southampton Central (SOU)1 change
Great Western RailwayG150017:35 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
1h28
9:03 AM Southampton Central (SOU)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14896+CrossCountryG009977:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
2h00
9:43 AM Southampton Central (SOU)1 change
Great Western RailwayG150038:38 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
1h27
10:05 AM Southampton Central (SOU)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14898+CrossCountryG010008:44 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
1h58
10:42 AM Southampton Central (SOU)1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bath to Southampton

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Trains from Bath to Southampton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 27S$ but you can travel from only 18S$ by coach.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 1h 25m.

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 18S$
Distance
85 km
Average train duration
1h 37m
Cheapest ticket price
27S$
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 25m
First train
4:45 AM
Last train
10:30 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
1 day
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 18S$

Train companies: Great Western Railway from Bath to Southampton trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Bath and Southampton from 18S$. 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
1h 25m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
27S$
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 Southampton train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to Southampton 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 Southampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Bath to Southampton can start from as little as 27S$ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bath to Southampton is 83S$; 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 Southampton is 1h 25m to travel the 85 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 Southampton leaves at 4:45 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Bath to Southampton leaves at 10:30 pm.
Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day from Bath to Southampton with Great Western Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Bath to Southampton, you can count on Great Western Railway for the best way to get you to Southampton. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Bath and Southampton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Southampton from Bath is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 25m 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 Southampton including taking a train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Southampton

Most Bath to Southampton trains use the Bath Spa to Southampton Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Bath and Southampton 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 Southampton
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 · 6S$ · 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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