- Must visit
No. 1 Royal Crescent
Museum inside No. 1 Royal Crescent, restored to the late 18th century. Best place to understand Bath's Georgian domestic life and design.
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€49
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
56
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Bath will cost around €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 56 trains that leave London for Bath on Sat, Aug 15, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 15 the direct trains cover the 155 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Sat, Aug 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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.
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C42192Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€44 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Bath:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bath costing on average €44.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Tickets start at around €44 compared to roughly €48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 2h 35m versus 2h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for London to Bath trains for today, Friday, August 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W35067 · G15065 | Delayed 9:32 AM 10:32 AMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 1h24 | 11:02 AM 11:02 AMBath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
L79372+ G15524 | On time 12:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h49 | 3:09 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G14960 | On time 12:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h19 | 1:49 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79377+ G15014 | On time 12:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h46 | 3:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G14961 | On time 1:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h20 | 2:20 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14962 | On time 1:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h14 | 2:44 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79389+ G15016 | On time 1:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h47 | 4:37 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G14963 | On time 2:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h23 | 3:23 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14964 | On time 2:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h18 | 3:48 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35075 · G15073 | On time 2:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h24 | 3:56 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
L79400+ G15018 | On time 2:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h49 | 5:39 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W34706 | 3:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h19 | 4:19 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14965 | On time 3:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h15 | 4:45 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79411+ G15020 | On time 3:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h46 | 6:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W34712 | 4:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h18 | 5:18 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14966 | On time 4:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h15 | 5:45 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15032 · G15077 | 4:33 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h26 | 5:59 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W34827 · G15020 | On time 4:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h00 | 6:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
L79424+ G15021 | On time 4:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h46 | 7:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W34719 | 5:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h21 | 6:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79428+ G15528 | On time 5:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h51 | 8:14 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G14967 | On time 5:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h16 | 6:46 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79433+ G15023 | On time 5:53 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h45 | 8:38 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W34726 | On time 6:01 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h20 | 7:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79438+ G15529 | On time 6:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h50 | 9:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G14968 | On time 6:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h16 | 7:46 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35082 · G15081 | On time 6:34 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h24 | 7:58 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G14969 | On time 7:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h19 | 8:49 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79456+ G15027 | On time 7:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h46 | 10:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W34737 | On time 8:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h21 | 9:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14988 · G15530 | On time 8:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h11 | 10:14 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 | |
G14970 | On time 8:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h20 | 9:50 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35086 · G15085 | On time 8:34 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h25 | 9:59 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G14971 | On time 9:02 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h20 | 10:22 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34848 · G15532 | On time 9:04 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h09 | 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 | |
G14972 | On time 10:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h18 | 11:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14974 | On time 10:28 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h22 | 11:50 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 15 | |||||
L79310+ C42255+ C93038 | 5:38 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 4h01 | 9:39 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
C04999 | 6:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h19 | 7:19 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34667 | 7:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h20 | 8:20 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C42185 | 7:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h14 | 8:44 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35062 · C42305 | 7:32 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h25 | 8:57 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
L79322+ C42257+ G27822 | 7:36 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 3h02 | 10:38 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
W34671 | 8:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h19 | 9:19 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C42186 | 8:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h17 | 9:47 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C42174 · W35097 | 8:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h24 | 10:12 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W34676 | 9:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h19 | 10:19 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34679 | 9:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h15 | 10:45 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83890 · L79350+ C42719+ G27206 | 9:30 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 3h42 | 1:12 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 3 transfers | |
W35066 · C42309 | 9:32 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h26 | 10:58 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
C42187 | 10:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h19 | 11:19 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79350+ C42719 | 10:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h52 | 1:12 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
C42188 | 10:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h15 | 11:45 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C42203 | 10:45 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h14 | 11:59 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34687 | 11:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h21 | 12:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79361+ C42717 | 11:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h49 | 2:09 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
C42189 | 11:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h16 | 12:46 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35070 · C42313 | 11:32 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h25 | 12:57 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W34692 | 12:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h21 | 1:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from London to Bath run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (155 km) distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 96 miles (155 km) |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Bath — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bath trip today.
Museum inside No. 1 Royal Crescent, restored to the late 18th century. Best place to understand Bath's Georgian domestic life and design.
Major museum of painting, decorative arts, and fashion in a grand historic building. Strong collection and central location near the Abbey.
Bath's leading museum of decorative arts with ceramics, furniture, and changing displays. Housed in handsome Assembly Rooms surroundings.
Long-distance footpath section encircling Bath's hills and valleys. Excellent for walkers wanting nature, heritage, and superior city viewpoints.
Large landscaped park west of the centre with lawns, botanical gardens, and iconic views toward the Royal Crescent. Ideal for relaxed walking.
Historic cobbled lane below Pulteney Bridge with artisan fronts and riverside charm. One of Bath's prettiest short walks and photo spots.
Bath Bun is a rich sweet bun with currants and crushed sugar, long linked to Georgian Bath tea rooms and the city’s spa-era dining culture.
Sally Lunn Bun is Bath’s famous large brioche-like bun, served sweet or savoury, and associated with one of the city’s oldest historic eating houses.
Bath Chap is a traditional Somerset cured and smoked pig’s cheek or jowl, valued for its rich flavour and old West Country farmhouse roots.
Refined fine dining in a Georgian setting, known for seasonal British tasting menus and polished service.
Well-known modern Indian restaurant with bold regional flavours, stylish rooms and a strong reputation in central Bath.
Historic bakery and tea room famed for the Sally Lunn Bun. Casual, atmospheric and one of Bath’s classic food stops.
Bath is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels, dining, and attractions are often above average, though buses and casual meals remain manageable for tourists.
Service may be included at restaurants; otherwise tip about 10-12.5% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Cafe tipping is optional.
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