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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Bournemouth
Cheapest price on Sep 09
€59
Average ticket price on Sep 09
€79
Fastest journey on Sep 09
2 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Sep 09
2 h 35 m
Trains on Sep 09
6
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Bournemouth will cost around €79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.
It's difficult to get from Bath to Bournemouth without transferring at least once.
G15022+
L788317:38 PM2h33Bath Spa (BTH)10:11 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€591One-way1 transfer- G15451+L849966:22 PM3h36Bath Spa (BTH)9:58 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€591One-way1 transfer
- W35025+L803186:37 PM2h22Bath Spa (BTH)8:59 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€591One-way1 transfer
- C48648 · W35025+L803186:05 PM2h54Bath Spa (BTH)8:59 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€591One-way2 transfers
- W34519+
G010356:43 PM2h36Bath Spa (BTH)9:19 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€1171One-way1 transfer
- W35025+L803186:37 PM2h22Bath Spa (BTH)8:59 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€591One-way1 transfer
- W34523+G010437:43 PM2h32Bath Spa (BTH)10:15 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€1171One-way1 transfer
- G15022+L788317:38 PM2h33Bath Spa (BTH)10:11 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€591One-way1 transfer
- W34519+G010356:43 PM2h36Bath Spa (BTH)9:19 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€1171One-way1 transfer
- C48648 · W35025+L803186:05 PM2h54Bath Spa (BTH)8:59 PMBournemouth station (BMH)€591One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bath to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, while a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 80 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€47 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Bournemouth:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Bournemouth costing on average €47.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Live departures
Bath to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Bournemouth trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48648 · W35025+L80318 | 6:05 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h54 | 8:59 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 transfers | |
| G15451+L84996 | 6:22 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 3h36 | 9:58 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 transfer | |
| W35025+L80318 | 6:37 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h22 | 8:59 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 transfer | |
| W34519+G01035 | 6:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h36 | 9:19 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 transfer | |
| G15022+L78831 | 7:38 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h33 | 10:11 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 transfer | |
| W34523+G01043 | 7:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h32 | 10:15 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to Bournemouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bath to Bournemouth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €32 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 80 km distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 80 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 4:26 AM |
Last train 10:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bath to Bournemouth trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bath and Bournemouth from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bath to Bournemouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bath to Bournemouth
Most Bath to Bournemouth trains use the Bath Spa to Bournemouth station pair, with some services arriving at Pokesdown. Use this guide to compare Bath and Bournemouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bath Spa from Bath city centre
Bath Spa train station facilities and services
Bath Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Dashi Bath, Be At One, Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi.". ATMs are located in the ticket hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30. Information desks are the information office is located by Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bath Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bath Spa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath Spa: Ramp access & staff assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Bath Waterside, The Z Hotel Bath, The Royal Hotel.
Getting to Oldfield Park from Bath city centre
Oldfield Park is 1 km from Bath city centre. Public transport options include:
Oldfield Park train station facilities and services
Oldfield Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Oldfield Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oldfield Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oldfield Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Oldfield Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oldfield Park: 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.
Which Bournemouth station do trains from Bath arrive at?
Getting to Bournemouth from Bournemouth city centre
Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Bournemouth train station facilities and services
Bournemouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bournemouth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bournemouth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bournemouth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bournemouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bournemouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bournemouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient 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.
Getting to Pokesdown from Bournemouth city centre
Pokesdown is 4 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Pokesdown train station facilities and services
Pokesdown has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Pokesdown.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Pokesdown.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Pokesdown.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pokesdown: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Pokesdown: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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