- Must visit
The Roman Baths
Bath’s best-known historic site, preserving the ancient bathing complex and temple at the city’s hot springs. Essential for understanding the city’s Roman heritage.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
54
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 $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 54 trains that leave London for Bath on Sat, May 23, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 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, May 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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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C42189Omio 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 $6. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $59 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 $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bath costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 6:34 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h24 | 7:58 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W34732 | On time 7:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h21 | 8:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
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 | |
W34752 | On time 11:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h28 | 1:00 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
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 | |
L79316+ C42716 | 7:10 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h56 | 10:06 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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 | |
C42281 · W35097 | 8:32 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h40 | 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 | |
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 | |
W34687 | 11:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h21 | 12:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79361+ C42717 | 11:19 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h50 | 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 | |
L79373+ C48625 | 12:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h49 | 3:09 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
C42190 | 12:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h18 | 1:48 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79378+ W35006 | 12:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h47 | 3:37 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
C42191 | 1:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h22 | 2:22 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79385+ C48621 | 1:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h50 | 4:10 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
C42192 | 1:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h15 | 2:45 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35074 · C42317 | 1:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h25 | 2:57 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
L79390+ W35011 | 1:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h47 | 4:37 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W34702 | 2:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h21 | 3:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C42193 | 2:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h17 | 3:47 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79401+ C42268 | 2:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h47 | 5:37 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W34707 | 3:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h20 | 4:20 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79407+ C48622 | 3:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h54 | 6:14 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
C42194 | 3:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h19 | 4:49 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79412+ C42270 | 3:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h44 | 6:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
C42195 | 4:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h21 | 5:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79418+ C48623 | 4:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h53 | 7:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
C42196 | 4:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h16 | 5:46 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34720 | 5:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h19 | 6:19 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C42197 | 5:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h16 | 6:46 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35081 · C42326 | 5:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h25 | 6:57 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
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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 $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $6 (€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 $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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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 historic site, preserving the ancient bathing complex and temple at the city’s hot springs. Essential for understanding the city’s Roman heritage.
Restored Georgian townhouse museum showing how Bath’s elite lived in the 18th century. One of the city’s most atmospheric period interiors.
City-owned gallery with changing exhibitions and a permanent collection of British art. A strong stop for art lovers near Pulteney Bridge.
Magnificent Gothic church in the city center, known for its fan-vaulted ceiling and historic significance. One of Bath’s defining landmarks.
Bath’s most famous Georgian terrace, celebrated for its elegant curved facade and architectural harmony. A classic city symbol and photo spot.
Historic bridge lined with shops above the River Avon. One of the few bridges of its kind in the world and a signature Bath view.
Broad Georgian boulevard leading to the Holburne Museum, valued for its grand proportions and elegant architecture. Ideal for a classic Bath walk.
Large public park near the Royal Crescent with lawns, gardens, and broad walking areas. Popular with locals and visitors for relaxed outdoor time.
Romantic landscaped garden on the hillside above Bath, known for scenic walks and the famous Palladian Bridge. Very photogenic and peaceful.
A rich, sweet yeast bun traditionally associated with Bath, often topped with sugar and filled with currants or sultanas.
Bath’s most famous bun, a large, light enriched bread served sweet or savoury and linked to the historic Sally Lunn’s eating house.
A traditional Somerset and Bath speciality made from salted and smoked pig’s cheek or jaw, usually cooked and sliced.
Long-running Bath favourite serving classic and modern British cooking in a smart but welcoming Georgian dining room.
Popular seafood restaurant known for fish and chips, fresh British seafood, and a lively yet polished setting.
Well-known fine dining restaurant in Bath offering modern British tasting menus in an elegant, refined setting.
Bath is pricier than many UK cities, especially for hotels and dining, though casual food and pubs can be manageable.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not already included. Round up in taxis. Tips are optional in pubs and cafes.
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