- Must visit
The Roman Baths
Bath’s best-known heritage site, preserving the ancient Roman bathing complex and temple at the city’s hot springs. A core stop for understanding the city’s history.
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Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
2h 44m
Average duration
2h 50m
Trains per day
16
Distance
158 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m 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 London Stansted Airport to Bath:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to Bath costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
The journey is about 32m faster (2h 25m by train vs 2h 57m by car) and roughly $1 (€0.98) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($54 (€44) vs $55 (€45)). 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.
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Bath trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C33026+ C37237+ P66212 | Delayed 9:30 AM 8:58 AMStansted Airport (SSD) | 2h50 | 11:48 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
W34690+ P66257+ C38541 | Delayed 10:30 AM 9:58 AMStansted Airport (SSD) | 2h50 | 12:48 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
C01223+ C38227+ P66302 | Delayed 11:30 AM 10:58 AMStansted Airport (SSD) | 2h50 | 1:48 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
W34700+ P66359+ C38306 | Delayed 12:30 PM 11:58 AMStansted Airport (SSD) | 2h49 | 2:47 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
C05993+ P66371+ C38348 | Delayed 1:00 PM 12:28 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 2h44 | 3:12 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
C33028+ P66383+ C38389 | Delayed 1:30 PM 12:58 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 2h49 | 3:47 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
P66407+ C00166+ C38470 | On time 1:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h49 | 4:47 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
P66431+ C33034+ C38551 | On time 2:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h49 | 5:47 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
C00839+ P66455+ C38235 | Delayed 4:30 PM 3:58 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 2h47 | 6:45 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
P66478+ W34725+ C38316 | On time 4:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h50 | 7:48 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
P66489+ W34728+ C38360 | On time 5:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h51 | 8:19 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
P66501+ C38401+ C33038 | On time 5:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h50 | 8:48 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
P66097+ C38482+ W34734 | On time 6:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h47 | 9:45 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
P66144+ C38560+ W34739 | On time 7:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h49 | 10:47 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
P66180+ C38217+ W34742 | On time 8:41 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h52 | 11:33 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
P66204+ C38249+ C00838 | On time 9:09 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h03 | 12:12 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from London Stansted Airport to Bath run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:09, the last at 18:11. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 7:09 AM |
Last train 6:11 PM |
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Discover the best of Bath — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bath trip today.
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Bath is pricier than many UK cities, especially for hotels and dining, though pubs, chains and lunch deals can help keep daily costs down.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip about 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. No tip is expected for pubs or counter service. Round up taxi fares; hotel tipping is optional.
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Bath Spa, Bath -> Bath Abbey, Bath
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport to Bath trains use the London Paddington to Bath Spa station pair, with some services arriving at Oldfield Park. Use this guide to compare London Stansted Airport and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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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