Bath to Bristol train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Bristol

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

$17

Average price

$17

Fastest journey

12 m

Average duration

16 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

19 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Bath to Bristol will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Bath for Bristol on Sat, Jul 12, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .

On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 18 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 RailG04788
08:46AM0h12
Bath Spa (BTH)
08:58AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$171One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailG04787
08:23AM0h12
Bath Spa (BTH)
08:35AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$171One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailG06189
08:51AM0h18
Bath Spa (BTH)
09:09AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$171One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailG04886
08:33AM0h18
Bath Spa (BTH)
08:51AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$171One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailG06188
08:07AM0h19
Bath Spa (BTH)
08:26AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Bath to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €13.

Distance: 11 miles (18 km)

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Bus

€13

Average price

Cheapest

€14

Average price

45m

Average total duration

Fastest

15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 25m

Average total duration

55m

Onboard

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30m

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Live departures

Bath to Bristol train times

Showing trains for today, Friday, July 11
Last updated at 5:34 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
great_westernP09862
On time
5:57 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
0h18
6:15 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
great_westernP09893
Delayed
6:29 AM 6:10 AMBath Spa (BTH)
0h18
6:47 AM 6:47 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
great_westernP08309
On time
6:24 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
0h12
6:36 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
great_westernP08378
On time
6:33 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
0h18
6:51 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
great_westernP08269
On time
6:47 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
0h16
7:03 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
great_westernP09906
On time
6:52 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
0h19
7:11 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
great_westernP09894
On time
7:06 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
0h18
7:24 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
great_westernP08270
On time
7:23 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
0h13
7:36 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
great_westernP08380
On time
7:33 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
0h18
7:51 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
great_westernP08271
On time
7:45 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
0h12
7:57 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
great_westernP09895
On time
7:50 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
0h19
8:09 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
great_westernP09823
On time
8:11 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
0h19
8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bath to Bristol

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Trains from Bath to Bristol run on average 10 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
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
Distance
11 miles (18 km)
Average train duration
15m
Cheapest ticket price
$8 (€6)
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
10
Fastest train
11m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:58
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

Train providers: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and first_great_western from Bath to Bristol trains

For as little as $9 (€8) you can travel by train between Bath and Bristol with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and first_great_western. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

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. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Train information from Bath to Bristol with Great Western Rail:

  • Average Duration: 11 min
  • Cheapest Price: $9

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popular train stations

Popular train stations from Bath to Bristol

Bath
Bristol
The major train station for departures in Bath is Oldfield Park. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oldfield Park for your trip from Bath to Bristol.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step Free - Category B2 Station - This station has step free access to both platforms however these are via steep ramps in particular to the Bath Spa bound platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Platform 2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Oldfield Park
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on A36 Lower Bristol Road
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Starbucks
  • Dashi Bath
  • Be At One
  • Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramp access & staff assistance.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
Hotel
Hotel
  • Travelodge Bath Waterside
  • The Z Hotel Bath
  • The Royal Hotel
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: At rear and side of station
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • The information office is located by Platform 1.
Public transit options for Bath Spa
  • Bus lines: 700, A4
  • Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Bristol is Stapleton Road. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stapleton Road for your journey to Bristol from Bath.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 station - step free access can be achieved to both platforms independent of the station however step free access does not exist between platforms. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Stapleton Road
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Severn Beach - bus stop past the Black Swan public house. Towards Bristol - bus stop by Berwick Road
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 1
  • Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Lawrence Hill
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops outside station on either side of Church Road
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • Pumpkin Café
  • Hart's Bakery
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
  • Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the main entrance.
Public transit options for Bristol Temple Meads
  • Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
  • Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House

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