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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.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stroud to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stroud to Bath will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 2 trains that leave Stroud for Bath on Fri, Jul 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 2 h 11 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 Stroud to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stroud to Bath:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stroud to Bath costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (51m by train vs 1h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $12 (€10) 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 Stroud to Bath trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 AM Stroud | 2h11 | 9:11 AM Bath | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Stroud to Bath run on average 6 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 5:27 AM |
Last train 11:05 PM |
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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.
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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The city’s public art gallery with historic and modern works, temporary exhibitions, and a central riverside location near Pulteney Bridge.
A grand Georgian boulevard linking the centre with the Holburne Museum. It is one of Bath’s most elegant walking routes and a favourite for photography.
Riverside gardens in the city centre with flower displays and postcard views toward Pulteney Bridge. Popular for relaxed breaks and scenic photos.
A large park beside the Royal Crescent with lawns, walks, and broad views. It is one of Bath’s most useful open spaces for a break from sightseeing.
A rich, sweet yeast bun studded with currants and topped with crushed sugar. It is one of Bath’s best-known historic baked specialties.
Bath’s famous large, light brioche-like bun, traditionally served sweet with cinnamon butter or preserves, or savoury with toppings. It is strongly associated with the city.
A dry, crisp biscuit created in Bath and traditionally eaten with cheese or wine. It is a classic local specialty with Georgian roots.
Bath’s best-known fine dining restaurant, offering tasting menus and polished modern British cuisine in an upscale hotel setting.
Long-established independent restaurant offering modern European cooking in an elegant Georgian dining room. Good for a refined but relaxed meal.
Popular seafood restaurant known for fish and chips, oysters, and a lively but polished atmosphere. A strong choice for classic British seafood in Bath.
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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