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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH)
Cheapest price on Aug 29
€45
Average ticket price on Aug 29
€64
Fastest journey on Aug 29
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
1 h 26 m
Trains on Aug 29
33
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) 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 Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) will cost around €64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 33 trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH), including 17 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 1 h 26 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.
C422579:10 AM1h28Southampton Central (SOU)10:38 AMBath Spa (BTH)€451One-way0 transfers- C427168:30 AM1h36Southampton Central (SOU)10:06 AMBath Spa (BTH)€451One-way0 transfers
- C422558:09 AM1h30Southampton Central (SOU)9:39 AMBath Spa (BTH)€451One-way0 transfers
- W3498310:10 AM1h30Southampton Central (SOU)11:40 AMBath Spa (BTH)€451One-way0 transfers
- W349676:59 AM1h31Southampton Central (SOU)8:30 AMBath Spa (BTH)€451One-way0 transfers
- C422705:09 PM1h25Southampton Central (SOU)6:34 PMBath Spa (BTH)€451One-way0 transfers
- C422631:10 PM1h26Southampton Central (SOU)2:36 PMBath Spa (BTH)€451One-way0 transfers
- C422726:10 PM1h26Southampton Central (SOU)7:36 PMBath Spa (BTH)€451One-way0 transfers
- C422768:10 PM1h26Southampton Central (SOU)9:36 PMBath Spa (BTH)€451One-way0 transfers
- C422789:12 PM1h26Southampton Central (SOU)10:38 PMBath Spa (BTH)€451One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €38, while a bus costs an average of €41.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€38 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price | €19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m 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 Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH):
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Bath Spa (BTH) take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (1h 33m by train vs 1h 53m by car). Tickets start at around €38 compared to roughly €19 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.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway.
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.
Live departures
Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34706+ G00887 | Delayed 2:25 PM 2:15 PMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 4:19 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G15016 | On time 3:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h26 | 4:37 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00891+W34712 | On time 3:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h03 | 5:18 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G15018 | On time 4:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h28 | 5:39 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34719+G00895 | Delayed 4:26 PM 4:15 PMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 6:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G15020 | On time 5:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h25 | 6:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34726+G00901 | Delayed 5:27 PM 5:15 PMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 7:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G15021 | On time 6:10 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h26 | 7:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34732+G00912 | Delayed 6:27 PM 6:15 PMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 8:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G15023 | On time 7:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h27 | 8:38 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34737+G00918 | Delayed 7:25 PM 7:15 PMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 9:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| W35040 | On time 8:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h25 | 9:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14971+G00925 | Delayed 8:27 PM 8:15 PMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 2h07 | 10:22 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G15027 | On time 9:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h25 | 10:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48452 | On time 10:22 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h39 | 12:01 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04999+G00848 | 5:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 7:19 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42715 | 6:29 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h36 | 8:05 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34967 | 6:59 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h31 | 8:30 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34671+G00852 | 7:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 9:19 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42255 | 8:09 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h30 | 9:39 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42716 | 8:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h36 | 10:06 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42257 | 9:10 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h28 | 10:38 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42187+G00859 | 9:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 11:19 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
 L84224 · L80060+C48897 | 9:37 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h56 | 11:33 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| W34983 | 10:10 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h30 | 11:40 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34687+G00862 | 10:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 12:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42260 | 11:10 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h27 | 12:37 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34692+G00868 | 11:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 1:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| W34995 | 12:10 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h27 | 1:37 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42191+G00873 | 12:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h07 | 2:22 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42263 | 1:10 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h26 | 2:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34702+G00881 | 1:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 3:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| W35006 | 2:10 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h27 | 3:37 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34707+G00886 | 2:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h05 | 4:20 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH)
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Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 21:22. The fastest train covers the 52 miles (84 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 52 miles (84 km) |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 4:33 AM |
Last train 9:22 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry from Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Southampton Central (SOU) and Bath Spa (BTH) from €17. 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 Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton Central (SOU) 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 Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH)
Most Southampton Central (SOU) to Bath Spa (BTH) trains use the Southampton Central to Bath Spa station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton Central (SOU) and Bath Spa (BTH) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre
Southampton Central train station facilities and services
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, 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: 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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