- Must visit
The Roman Baths
Bath’s best-known historic museum complex, preserving the ancient bathing site, temple remains, and major archaeological finds from Roman Britain.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
6
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford to Bath will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 6 trains that leave Guildford for Bath on Fri, Jun 26, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Bath:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Bath costing on average $54 (€45).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (1h 35m by train vs 2h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $54 (€45) compared to roughly $34 (€28) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Guildford to Bath trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:44 AM Guildford | 2h00 | 9:44 AM Bath | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:19 AM Guildford | 1h59 | 10:18 AM Bath | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:19 AM Guildford | 1h59 | 11:18 AM Bath | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:42 AM Guildford | 2h02 | 11:44 AM Bath | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:42 AM Guildford | 2h02 | 12:44 PM Bath | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Guildford to Bath run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 77 miles (125 km) distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 77 miles (125 km) |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 3:30 AM |
Last train 11:12 PM |
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Bath Spa, Bath -> Bath Abbey, Bath
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford to Bath 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Guildford to Bath trains use the Guildford to Bath Spa station pair, with some services arriving at Oldfield Park. Use this guide to compare Guildford and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Guildford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Guildford.
ATMs are available at Guildford.
Ticket office support is available at Guildford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Guildford: Parking, WC.
Available at Guildford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Guildford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team, Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London Road (Guildford) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at London Road (Guildford).
Wi-Fi is available at London Road (Guildford).
Ticket office support is available at London Road (Guildford).
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Road (Guildford): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Road (Guildford): Bike Parking.
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 options include: Starbucks, Dashi Bath, Be At One, Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi.". ATMs are located in the ticket hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30. Information desks are the information office is located by Platform 1.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bath Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bath Spa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath Spa: Ramp access & staff assistance.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Bath Waterside, The Z Hotel Bath, The Royal Hotel.
Oldfield Park is 1 km from Bath city centre. Public transport options include:
Oldfield Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oldfield Park.
Ticket office support is available at Oldfield Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oldfield Park: Parking.
Available at Oldfield Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oldfield Park: 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.
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