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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH)
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€24
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€48
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 52 m
Trains on Sep 19
36
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) 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 London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
It's difficult to get from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) without transferring at least once.
L79373+
C4862511:37 AM3h32London Waterloo (WAT)3:09 PMBath Spa (BTH)€241One-way1 transfer- L80161 · L79422+C422723:46 PM3h50London Waterloo (WAT)7:36 PMBath Spa (BTH)€281One-way2 transfers
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+C421856:49 AM1h55London Waterloo (WAT)8:44 AMBath Spa (BTH)€351One-way1 transfer- L79462+C486277:37 PM3h42London Waterloo (WAT)11:19 PMBath Spa (BTH)€361One-way1 transfer
- Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+W346717:24 AM1h55London Waterloo (WAT)9:19 AMBath Spa (BTH)€391One-way1 transfer
- Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+W346798:54 AM1h51London Waterloo (WAT)10:45 AMBath Spa (BTH)€581One-way1 transfer
- Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+C4219212:54 PM1h51London Waterloo (WAT)2:45 PMBath Spa (BTH)€481One-way1 transfer
- Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+C421889:54 AM1h51London Waterloo (WAT)11:45 AMBath Spa (BTH)€581One-way1 transfer
- Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+C4218910:54 AM1h52London Waterloo (WAT)12:46 PMBath Spa (BTH)€551One-way1 transfer
- Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+C421867:54 AM1h53London Waterloo (WAT)9:47 AMBath Spa (BTH)€421One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a train costs an average of €58.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
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| Train | Most popular Ferry | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€58 Average price | €24 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular ferry company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH):
A bus is €2 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) costing on average €24.
A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Bath Spa (BTH) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 57m.
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
The journey is about 39m faster (1h 57m by train vs 2h 36m by car) and roughly €13 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€58 vs €71). 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
London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L79456+G15027 | On time 7:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h46 | 10:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L79464+G15532 | On time 8:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h53 | 11:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L79473+C48452 | On time 9:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h41 | 12:01 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| L80345 · L79310+C42255 | 5:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h39 | 9:39 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+C42185 | 6:49 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h55 | 8:44 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+W35062 · C42305 | 6:51 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h06 | 8:57 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+W34671 | 7:24 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h55 | 9:19 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+C42186 | 7:54 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h53 | 9:47 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+C42173 · W35097 | 8:12 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h00 | 10:12 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| L80611+W34679 | 8:19 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h26 | 10:45 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+W34676 | 8:24 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h55 | 10:19 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L80620+C42187 | 8:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h34 | 11:19 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+W34679 | 8:54 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h51 | 10:45 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+W35066 · C42309 | 8:56 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h02 | 10:58 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| L80629+C42188 | On time 9:19 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h26 | 11:45 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+C42187 | 9:24 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h55 | 11:19 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L79350+C42719 | 9:37 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h35 | 1:12 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L80638+W34687 | 9:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h36 | 12:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+C42188 | 9:54 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h51 | 11:45 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L80648+C42189 | 10:19 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h27 | 12:46 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+W34687 | 10:24 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h57 | 12:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L79361+C42717 | 10:37 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h32 | 2:09 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+C42189 | 10:54 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h52 | 12:46 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+W35070 · C42313 | 10:56 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h01 | 12:57 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+W34692 | 11:24 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h57 | 1:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L79373+C48625 | 11:37 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h32 | 3:09 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+C42190 | 11:54 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h54 | 1:48 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+C42191 | On time 12:24 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h58 | 2:22 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L79385+C48621 | 12:37 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h33 | 4:10 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L80129 · L79390+W35011 | 12:46 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h51 | 4:37 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+C42192 | 12:54 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h51 | 2:45 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L79396+C42268 | 1:37 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h00 | 5:37 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L80141 · L79401+C42268 | 1:46 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h51 | 5:37 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| L79407+C48622 | 2:37 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h37 | 6:14 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L80149 · L79412+C42270 | 2:46 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h48 | 6:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| L79418+C48623 | 3:37 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h36 | 7:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L80161 · L79422+C42272 | 3:46 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h50 | 7:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| L79439+C48626 | 5:37 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h46 | 9:23 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L79462+C48627 | 7:37 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h42 | 11:19 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH)
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Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 4:47 AM |
Last train 7:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and Bath Spa (BTH) from €5. 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 London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH)
Most London Waterloo (WAT) to Bath Spa (BTH) trains use the London Paddington to Bath Spa station pair. Use this guide to compare London Waterloo (WAT) and Bath Spa (BTH) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Bath Spa from Bath city centre
Bath Spa 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 and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Dashi Bath, Be At One, Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi.". ATMs are located in the ticket hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30. Information desks are the information office is located by Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bath Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bath Spa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath Spa: Ramp access & staff assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Bath Waterside, The Z Hotel Bath, The Royal Hotel.
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