The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Southampton
Cheapest price
44S$
Average price
65S$
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Southampton will cost around 65S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 44S$.
Of the 28 trains that leave Bath for Southampton every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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.
C4226112:35 PM1h28Bath Spa (BTH)2:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)44 S$1One-way0 changes
C422642:35 PM1h28Bath Spa (BTH)4:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)44 S$1One-way0 changes
C422621:36 PM1h27Bath Spa (BTH)3:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)44 S$1One-way0 changes
C4225911:35 AM1h28Bath Spa (BTH)1:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)44 S$1One-way0 changes
C422569:36 AM1h27Bath Spa (BTH)11:03 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)44 S$1One-way0 changes
C422621:36 PM1h27Bath Spa (BTH)3:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)44 S$1One-way0 changes
C422569:36 AM1h27Bath Spa (BTH)11:03 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)44 S$1One-way0 changes
W349657:35 AM1h27Bath Spa (BTH)9:02 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)44 S$1One-way0 changes
C422695:36 PM1h27Bath Spa (BTH)7:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)44 S$1One-way0 changes
C422663:36 PM1h27Bath Spa (BTH)5:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)44 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bath to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 15S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 coach costs an average of 15S$, and a train costs an average of 25S$.
Distance: 85 km
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42S$ Average Price | 29S$ Average Price Cheapest |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bath to Southampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Southampton trains for tomorrow, Saturday, 20 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W34457+ G00996 | 5:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 3h05 | 8:48 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
W34962 | 6:05 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h41 | 7:46 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34461+ G00996 | 6:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h05 | 8:48 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
W34965 | 7:35 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h27 | 9:02 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34465+ G00998 | 7:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h00 | 9:43 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
C42254 | 8:35 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h28 | 10:03 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34470+ G00999 | 8:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h00 | 10:43 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
C42256 | 9:36 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h27 | 11:03 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34475+ G01002 | 9:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h00 | 11:43 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
C42258 | 10:36 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h28 | 12:04 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
C42149+ G01006 | 10:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h00 | 12:43 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
C42259 | 11:35 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h28 | 1:03 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to Southampton
Trains from Bath to Southampton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 25S$ but you can travel from only 15S$ by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price 25S$ |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bath to Southampton trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bath and Southampton from 15S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bath to Southampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to Southampton 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 Southampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Southampton
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp access & staff assistance
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The information office is located by Platform 1
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free - Category B2 Station - This station has step free access to both platforms however these are via steep ramps in particular to the Bath Spa bound platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on A36 Lower Bristol Road
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:10
- Car Park: Upside and Multi-Storey
- Taxi: Yes
- 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 some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside booking hall
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Station Forecourt Bus Stop off Wide Lane (A335) Terminating Journeys: Car Park at Eastleigh end, off Wide Lane (A335)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 11:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Southampton). Steps to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth). 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Bridge Road Bus Stops at bottom of Garton Road. Terminating Journeys: Station Forecourt, Garton Road


