How much is the train ticket from London to Bath?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Bath start from R 635. The average price for this train route is around R 1 274. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Bath?

The average train journey time from London to Bath is 1h 19m, covering a distance of 152 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 11m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the London to Bath route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 12 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Bath?

The earliest train from London to Bath departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:33.

Train London to Bath from R 602

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Bath on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:00	London Paddington	1h 18m	16:18	Bath Spa	Cheapest
Train	16:30	London Paddington	1h 14m	17:44	Bath Spa	Fastest
Train	15:00	London Paddington	1h 18m	16:18	Bath Spa	No tags
Train	15:30	London Paddington	1h 15m	16:45	Bath Spa	No tags
Train	15:30	London Paddington	1h 15m	16:45	Bath Spa	No tags

Next departures from London to Bath on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:32	London Paddington	1h 22m	09:54	Bath Spa	Cheapest
Train	07:30	London Paddington	1h 14m	08:44	Bath Spa	Fastest
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 20m	08:20	Bath Spa	No tags
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 20m	08:20	Bath Spa	No tags
Train	07:30	London Paddington	1h 14m	08:44	Bath Spa	No tags

Next departures from London to Bath on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:53	London Paddington	1h 13m	09:06	Bath Spa	Cheapest
Train	09:36	London Paddington	1h 11m	10:47	Bath Spa	Fastest
Train	07:53	London Paddington	1h 13m	09:06	Bath Spa	No tags
Train	07:59	London Paddington	1h 20m	09:19	Bath Spa	No tags
Train	07:59	London Paddington	1h 20m	09:19	Bath Spa	No tags

Next departures from London to Bath on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:00	London Paddington	1h 18m	16:18	Bath Spa	Cheapest
Train	07:29	London Paddington	1h 14m	08:43	Bath Spa	Fastest
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 19m	08:19	Bath Spa	No tags
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 19m	08:19	Bath Spa	No tags
Train	07:29	London Paddington	1h 14m	08:43	Bath Spa	No tags

Next departures from London to Bath on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:00	London Paddington	1h 18m	16:18	Bath Spa	Cheapest
Train	07:29	London Paddington	1h 14m	08:43	Bath Spa	Fastest
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 19m	08:19	Bath Spa	No tags
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 19m	08:19	Bath Spa	No tags
Train	07:29	London Paddington	1h 14m	08:43	Bath Spa	No tags

Next departures from London to Bath on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:00	London Paddington	1h 18m	16:18	Bath Spa	Cheapest
Train	07:29	London Paddington	1h 14m	08:43	Bath Spa	Fastest
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 19m	08:19	Bath Spa	No tags
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 19m	08:19	Bath Spa	No tags
Train	07:29	London Paddington	1h 14m	08:43	Bath Spa	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Bath

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bath. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 189, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage duration

156 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 145 - R 1 174	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 635 - R 4 883	Average duration1h 19m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 189 - R 422	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at R 635

Great Western Railway London Bath recent customer reviews

Easy and smooth.

Elvis B.

20 October 2025

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Bath by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to Bath?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Bath start from R 635. The average price for this train route is around R 1 274. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Bath?
The average train journey time from London to Bath is 1h 19m, covering a distance of 152 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 11m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Bath route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 12 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Bath?
The earliest train from London to Bath departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:33.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

R 1 076

11/12

R 1 077

Today

R 1 079

13/12

R 1 060

14/12

R 1 059

15/12

R 1 059

16/12

R 1 073

17/12

R 1 072

The cheapest trip from London to Bath was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 059

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Bath as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 059 to R 4 687 for a train ticket from London to Bath based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 059, which is on 2025-12-14.