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London to Bath by train
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Cheapest Price £25.74
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30 days in advance £26.49
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7 days in advance £42.91
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First train05:23
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Last train23:33
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 14m
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Distance156 kilometres
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Trains per day71
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Avg. journey time1hr 26m
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Train operators
Explore London to Bath by train
Thinking about travelling from London to Bath by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Train cost for travel between London and Bath
The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.
For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £25.74, but can go to £26 when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and £42 when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.
Cheap train tickets with slower trains
Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:
Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides
Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience
Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey
Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts
Are an even greener travel option than high speed
Are the cheapest train tickets you can find
Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.
Train times for travel between London and Bath
If you are taking the train from London to Bath, you will have 71 trains each day (with a departure every 7 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:23. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:32. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:30, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:33.
London to Bath train duration
Trains on this route travel a distance of 156 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 1 hour and 14 minutes.
When do tickets go on sale between London and Bath?
You can start planning and booking your trip between London and Bath 6 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.
Making the most of your London to Bath travels
To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Bath.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the journey from London to Bath by train?
The total distance between London and Bath by train is 156 kilometres.
What is the London to Bath train ticket price?
The cheapest ticket on this route runs £25.74. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost £26. If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around £42.
When can I start booking my London to Bath train tickets?
You can purchase tickets for this route 6 months in advance.
How long does the train take from London to Bath?
The fastest journey by train is 1 hour and 14 minutes.
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Great Western Railway
Taking the train from London to Bath is very easy. Almost all travellers opt for the route from London Paddington, from where Great Western Railway (GWR) offer fast trains to Bath.
The journey from London Paddington to Bath affords views of attractive southern England landscapes. Most trains take the route via Swindon, so you’ll get to see the Thames Valley and the Berkshire Downs along the way. Occasional GWR services take an alternative route via the beautiful Kennet Valley to reach Bath.
An alternative route from London Waterloo to Bath is offered by South West Trains. It does take in some fine scenery on the stretch between Salisbury and Bath, but it takes an hour longer than the Great Western route from Paddington.
London to Bath Spa
Watch out for Windsor Castle on the left as your train speeds west from London. Further west you may catch a glimpse of the Uffington White Horse as the train skirts the Berkshire Downs. Later, you’ll get fine views of Bath as the train cruises into the city centre.
The diesel trains on this journey are HSTs. They may not be the youngest, but they are extremely comfortable and have large windows – perfect for sightseeing on a route which has some great scenery.