The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to St Erth
Cheapest price
$97
Average price
$142
Fastest journey
5 h 7 m
Average duration
6 h 24 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to St Erth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to St Erth will cost around $142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $97.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bath for St Erth on Tue, Dec 02, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 02 the direct trains cover the 254 km distance in an average of 6 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 7 m .
On Tue, Dec 02 the slowest trains will take 7 h 41 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bath to St Erth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to St Erth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€83 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 3m Average total duration 13h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bath to St Erth train times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to St Erth trains for today, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:16 AM Bath | 7h41 | 11:57 AM St Erth | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:24 AM Bath | 4h06 | 10:30 AM St Erth | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:39 PM Bath | 6h51 | 10:30 PM St Erth | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to St Erth
Trains from Bath to St Erth run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 18:23. The fastest train covers the 157 miles (254 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 157 miles (254 km) |
Average train duration 5h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 18:23 |
Train companies: first_great_western from Bath to St Erth trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Bath and St Erth from $30 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bath to St Erth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to St Erth 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 St Erth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bath to St Erth
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- 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
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
- 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
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Sunday Closed Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 07:15 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” There is step free access from the station car parks to the platforms. There is no step free access between platforms 1 and 2. There is a stepped footbridge connecting these platforms. For arrivals from Penzance there is level access from the platform and to the St Ives branch platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Ticket office
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Approach to ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station
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