Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH)

Showing times and prices for May 31

Cheapest price

$68

Average price

$72

Fastest journey

3 h 10 m

Average duration

3 h 21 m

Trains per day

16

Distance

239 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) without transferring at least 2 times.

  • SoutheasternP85700+Elizabeth lineC38295 · C37192+Great Western RailwayW34728
    4:23 PM3h56
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    8:19 PMBath Spa (BTH)
    $681One-way
    3 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC33026+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+SoutheasternP85641
    8:23 AM3h25
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    11:48 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    $721One-way
    2 transfers
  • SoutheasternP85717+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW34739
    7:23 PM3h24
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    10:47 PMBath Spa (BTH)
    $721One-way
    2 transfers
  • SoutheasternP85725+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW34742
    8:23 PM3h10
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    11:33 PMBath Spa (BTH)
    $721One-way
    2 transfers
  • SoutheasternP85633+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC01228 · W34682
    7:26 AM3h55
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    11:21 AMBath Spa (BTH)
    $721One-way
    3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $42.

Distance: 148 miles (239 km)

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Driving

$53

Average price

$26

Average price

Cheapest

$66

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 30m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 35m

Average total duration

5h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 20m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Great Western Railway

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National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH):

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) costing on average $53 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) is by train with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Bath Spa (BTH) take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Canterbury West (CBW) and Bath Spa (BTH) including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 50m faster (2h 30m by train vs 3h 20m by car) and roughly $14 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($53 (€42) vs $66 (€53)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) train times

The table below shows live departures for Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SoutheasternP85640+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC42188
On time
8:23 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h22
11:45 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
2 transfers
SoutheasternP85649+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC42189
On time
9:23 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h23
12:46 PM Bath Spa (BTH)
2 transfers
SoutheasternP85652+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW34692
On time
9:54 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h27
1:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH)
2 transfers
SoutheasternP85659+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC42190
On time
10:23 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h27
1:50 PM Bath Spa (BTH)
2 transfers
SoutheasternP85662+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC42191
On time
10:54 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h28
2:22 PM Bath Spa (BTH)
2 transfers
SoutheasternP85668+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC42192
On time
11:23 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h22
2:45 PM Bath Spa (BTH)
2 transfers
SoutheasternP85675+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC42193
On time
12:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h24
3:47 PM Bath Spa (BTH)
2 transfers
SoutheasternP85681+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC42194
On time
1:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h26
4:49 PM Bath Spa (BTH)
2 transfers
SoutheasternP85687+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC42196
On time
2:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h23
5:46 PM Bath Spa (BTH)
2 transfers
SoutheasternP85693+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC42197
On time
3:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h23
6:46 PM Bath Spa (BTH)
2 transfers
SoutheasternP85699+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC42198
On time
4:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h26
7:49 PM Bath Spa (BTH)
2 transfers
SoutheasternP85704+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC42199
On time
5:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h23
8:46 PM Bath Spa (BTH)
2 transfers
SoutheasternP85710+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC42201
On time
6:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h30
9:53 PM Bath Spa (BTH)
2 transfers
SoutheasternP85716+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW34744
On time
7:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h25
10:48 PM Bath Spa (BTH)
2 transfers
SoutheasternP85724+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC42202
On time
8:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h27
11:50 PM Bath Spa (BTH)
2 transfers
SoutheasternP85732+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW34753
On time
9:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h39
1:02 AM Bath Spa (BTH)
2 transfers
Sunday, May 31
SoutheasternP85633+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayC01228 · W346827:26 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h55
11:21 AM Bath Spa (BTH)3 transfers

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH)

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Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 08:21, the last at 17:31. The fastest train covers the 148 miles (239 km) distance in 3h 23m.

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
Bus from $21 (€17)
Distance
148 miles (239 km)
Average train duration
2h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
$42 (€34)
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
3h 23m
First train
8:21 AM
Last train
5:31 PM
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Thu
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
Bus from $21 (€17)

Train companies: Great Western Railway from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Canterbury West (CBW) and Bath Spa (BTH) from $21 (€17). 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 Duration
3h 23m
Cheapest Price
$42 (€34)
Great Western Railway frequency
8 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: Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) 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 Bath Spa (BTH), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $42 (€34), while the average price is around $53 (€42).
The train from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) takes 3h 23m and runs 8 per day.
The first train from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) leaves at 8:21 AM.
The distance by train from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) is 148 miles (239 km).
The last train from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) leaves at 5:31 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH).
There is no direct train service currently available from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH).
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) is by bus, with a cost of around $21 (€17).
The train journey from Canterbury West to Bath Spa offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, passing through the charming countryside of Kent and Somerset, with views of rolling hills and picturesque villages along the route.
A day trip from Canterbury West to Bath Spa is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 23m. Trains run 5 times per day over a distance of 148 miles (239 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH).
Since neither Canterbury West (CBW) nor Bath Spa (BTH) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Bath Spa (BTH) include Keynsham, Chippenham, Bristol, Trowbridge, Swindon.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Canterbury West (CBW) to Bath Spa (BTH)

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The major train station for departures in Canterbury is Canterbury West. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Canterbury West for your trip from Canterbury to Bath.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: downside platform - London end
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Canterbury West
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt

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