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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Southampton
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
85 km
Cheap tickets
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 $111 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $53.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Bath for Southampton every day 3 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 41 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 59 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.
P0838108:38AM1h27
Bath Spa (BTH)10:05AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$531One-way
0 changes
P0837706:09AM1h31
Bath Spa (BTH)07:40AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$541One-way
0 changes
P0837907:35AM1h28
Bath Spa (BTH)09:03AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$541One-way
0 changes
P08174+
C2354808:44AM1h58
Bath Spa (BTH)10:42AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$1391One-way
1 change
P08170+C2354406:43AM1h59
Bath Spa (BTH)08:42AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$1841One-way
1 change
P0838108:38AM1h27
Bath Spa (BTH)10:05AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$531One-way
0 changes
P0837907:35AM1h28
Bath Spa (BTH)09:03AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$541One-way
0 changes
P0837706:09AM1h31
Bath Spa (BTH)07:40AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$541One-way
0 changes
P08174+C2354808:44AM1h58
Bath Spa (BTH)10:42AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$1391One-way
1 change
P08170+C2354406:43AM1h59
Bath Spa (BTH)08:42AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$1841One-way
1 change
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 $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 85 km
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Live departures
Bath to Southampton train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, 5 November
Last updated at 10:44 pm
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P08377 | On time 6:09 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h31 | 7:40 am Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P08170+C23544 | On time 6:43 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h59 | 8:42 am Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| P08379 | On time 7:35 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h28 | 9:03 am Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P08172+C23546 | On time 7:43 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h00 | 9:43 am Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| P08381 | On time 8:38 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h27 | 10:05 am Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P08174+C23548 | On time 8:44 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h58 | 10:42 am Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Bath to Southampton?
The best time to book your train from Bath to Southampton is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Bath to Southampton route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Bath to Southampton per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Bath to Southampton.
Trains
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Overview: Train from Bath to Southampton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bath to Southampton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 04:47 |
Last train 22:30 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Bath to Southampton trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Bath and Southampton from $14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 27m
Cheapest Price
$14
Great Western Rail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
$78
first_great_western frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Bath to Southampton train
FAQs: Travel by train from Bath to Southampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bath to Southampton.
Cheap train tickets from Bath to Southampton can start from as little as $26 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bath to Southampton is $82; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Bath to Southampton train time is 1 h 26 min covering the 84 km long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Bath to Southampton leaves at 5: 16am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Bath to Southampton leaves at 10: 03pm.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Bath to Southampton without having to change trains with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. There are 3 direct trains from Bath to Southampton each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Bath to Southampton train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Southampton from Bath to compare what amenities they may offer.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bath Spa, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Southampton Central, located away from the city centre.
A day trip to Southampton from Bath is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Bath to Southampton is October.
You have options as you can travel to Southampton from Bath 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Southampton
Bath
Southampton
The major train station for departures in Bath is Bath Spa. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bath Spa for your trip from Bath to Southampton.
Bath Spa
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Taxis
- 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
Accessibility
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
Public transport options for Bath Spa
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Oldfield Park
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Oldfield Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on A36 Lower Bristol Road
The major train station for arrivals in Southampton is Redbridge. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Redbridge for your journey to Southampton from Bath.
Redbridge
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
4 kmBike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Redbridge
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Totton / Romsey: Redbridge Roundabout Bus Stop (Southampton side of Roundabout on A33 slip road) To Southampton: Redbridge School Bus Stop (Southampton side of Roundabout on A33 slip road)
Sholing
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step-free access to Platform 2 (for trains to Fareham) using a long ramp (40m) at approx 1:10 gradient (up to 1:7 in places). There is no step-free access to Platform 1 (towards Southampton, which is accessed via a stepped footbridge only). 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Sholing
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Woolston/Southampton, in Station Road by the 'Stop & Shop' store adjacent to footpath leading to station. To Bursledon/Fareham, in Station Road between Cranbury Road and Sholing Vicarage driveway.
Southampton Airport Parkway
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:10
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: Upside and Multi-Storey
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Inside booking hall.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Southampton Airport Parkway
- 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)
Southampton Central
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
Parking
- Car Park: Premium-downside
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
Bike Parking
- 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
Public transport options for Southampton Central
- 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)
Woolston
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 11:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Woolston
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Bridge Road Bus Stops at bottom of Garton Road. Terminating Journeys: Station Forecourt, Garton Road
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