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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Bath
Showing times and prices for 12 Dec
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
13 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
19 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Bath will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $16.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Bristol for Bath every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 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.
V3661809:00AM0h11
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)09:11AMBath Spa (BTH)
$161One-way
0 changes
P0817308:00AM0h11
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)08:11AMBath Spa (BTH)
$161One-way
0 changes
P0899208:43AM0h16
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)08:59AMBath Spa (BTH)
$161One-way
0 changes
P0963608:03AM0h17
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)08:20AMBath Spa (BTH)
$161One-way
0 changes
P0817408:30AM0h13
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)08:43AMBath Spa (BTH)
$161One-way
0 changes
V3661809:00AM0h11
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)09:11AMBath Spa (BTH)
$161One-way
0 changes
P0817308:00AM0h11
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)08:11AMBath Spa (BTH)
$161One-way
0 changes
P0817408:30AM0h13
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)08:43AMBath Spa (BTH)
$161One-way
0 changes
P0899208:43AM0h16
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)08:59AMBath Spa (BTH)
$161One-way
0 changes
P0838108:21AM0h16
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)08:37AMBath Spa (BTH)
$161One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a coach costs an average of $16.
Distance: 19 km
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$15 Average Price Cheapest | $16 Average Price |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Bath trains for tomorrow, Friday, 12 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 11:53 pm
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P08173 | On time 8:00 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 8:11 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P09636 | On time 8:03 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h17 | 8:20 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P08381 | On time 8:21 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 8:37 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P08174 | On time 8:30 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h13 | 8:43 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P08992 | On time 8:43 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 8:59 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| V36618 | On time 9:00 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 9:11 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Bristol to Bath?
The best time to book your train from Bristol to Bath is 4 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Bristol to Bath route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Bristol to Bath 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 Bristol to Bath.
Trains
from $14Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Bath
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to Bath run on average 9 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 11m.
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 19 km |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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 Bristol to Bath trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and Bath from $10. 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
11m
Cheapest Price
$10
Great Western Rail frequency
9 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
11m
Cheapest Price
$24
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Bristol to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Bath 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 Bath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Bristol to Bath can start from as little as $12 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bristol to Bath is $18; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Bristol to Bath train travel time is 11 min for the 18 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Bristol to Bath leaves at 12: 01am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Bristol to Bath leaves at 11: 58pm.
Yes, there are 9 direct trains a day from Bristol to Bath with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the trip from Bristol to Bath you can take a train with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Bristol to Bath on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bristol Temple Meads, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bath Spa, located away from the city centre.
A day trip to Bath from Bristol is worth doing with a journey time of 11 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Bristol to Bath is January.
You have options as you can travel from Bristol to Bath 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Bath
Bristol
Bath
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bedminster. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bedminster for your trip from Bristol to Bath.
Bedminster
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms. Please note that access to the platforms is via steep ramps. 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Bedminster
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Bristol - bus stop outside ASDA East Street. Towards Weston super Mare, bus stop on Dalby Avenue by Artworks
Bristol Temple Meads
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
Clifton Down
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- 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: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Clifton Down
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
The major train station for arrivals in Bath is Bath Spa. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bath Spa for your journey to Bath from Bristol.
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
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