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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Bath
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€13
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
11 m
Trains per day
58
Distance
19 km
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Bath will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 58 trains that leave Bristol for Bath on Mon, Aug 03, 58 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 11 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.
G150629:08 AM0h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:19 AMBath Spa (BTH)€131One-way0 transfers- G151639:12 AM0h16Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:28 AMBath Spa (BTH)€131One-way0 transfers
- W344729:00 AM0h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:11 AMBath Spa (BTH)€131One-way0 transfers
- G148999:30 AM0h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:41 AMBath Spa (BTH)€131One-way0 transfers
- W349749:23 AM0h12Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:35 AMBath Spa (BTH)€131One-way0 transfers
- G150629:08 AM0h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:19 AMBath Spa (BTH)€131One-way0 transfers
- W344729:00 AM0h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:11 AMBath Spa (BTH)€131One-way0 transfers
- G148999:30 AM0h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:41 AMBath Spa (BTH)€131One-way0 transfers
- W3447710:00 AM0h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:11 AMBath Spa (BTH)€131One-way0 transfers
- G1490010:30 AM0h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:41 AMBath Spa (BTH)€131One-way0 transfers
Live departures
Bristol to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Bath trains for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W35030 | Delayed 5:24 PM 6:15 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h14 | 5:35 PM 5:35 PMBath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C33100 | On time 6:40 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h18 | 6:58 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35044 | On time 7:20 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h12 | 7:32 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C05990 | On time 7:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 7:41 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35353 | On time 7:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 7:50 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35050 | On time 8:15 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 8:31 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C47819 | On time 8:49 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 9:05 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
| W34957 | 5:01 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h13 | 5:14 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34456 | 5:23 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 5:34 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14893 | 5:47 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 5:58 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34961 | 5:52 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 6:08 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14894 | 6:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 6:41 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41565 | 6:40 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h17 | 6:57 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14895 | 7:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 7:11 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15058 | 7:14 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h14 | 7:28 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15001 | 7:22 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h12 | 7:34 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14896 | 7:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 7:41 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41572 | 7:40 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h17 | 7:57 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14897 | 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 8:11 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C47816 | 8:03 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h17 | 8:20 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15003 | 8:21 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 8:37 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14898 | 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h13 | 8:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15228 | 8:43 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 8:59 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34472 | 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 9:11 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15062 | 9:08 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 9:19 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15163 | 9:12 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 9:28 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34974 | 9:23 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h12 | 9:35 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14899 | 9:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 9:41 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15442 | 9:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 10:01 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34477 | 10:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 10:11 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48131 | 10:04 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 10:20 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15006 | 10:21 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h12 | 10:33 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14900 | 10:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 10:41 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C47808 | 10:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 11:01 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14901 | 11:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 11:11 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15164 | 11:08 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h17 | 11:25 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15066 | 11:18 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 11:29 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15008 | 11:22 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h12 | 11:34 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14902 | 11:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 11:41 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C47809 | 11:42 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 11:58 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14903 | 12:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 12:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15448 | 12:04 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 12:20 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15010 | 12:22 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h12 | 12:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34490 | 12:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 12:41 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C47810 | 12:42 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 12:58 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34493 | 1:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 1:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15165 | 1:04 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 1:20 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15070 | 1:09 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 1:25 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15012 | 1:22 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h12 | 1:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14904 | 1:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 1:41 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15230 | 1:44 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 2:00 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34498 | 2:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 2:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15449 | 2:04 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 2:20 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15013 | 2:22 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h12 | 2:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14905 | 2:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 2:41 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15167 | 2:42 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h17 | 2:59 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14906 | 3:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 3:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15168 | 3:04 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 3:20 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15074 | 3:16 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h13 | 3:29 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34513 | 5:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h11 | 5:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48135 | 5:06 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 5:22 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15078 | 5:12 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h15 | 5:27 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15019 | 5:22 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h12 | 5:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14909 | 5:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h14 | 5:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48648 | 5:48 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h16 | 6:04 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Bath
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Trains from Bristol to Bath run on average 10 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 10 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.
Distance 19 km |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol to Bath trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol and Bath from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Bristol to Bath
Passengers wishing to visit Bath from Bristol will find trains readily available. Several trains depart per hour, though the frequency of departure changes throughout the day. The journey is a relatively short one, it only takes about 10 to 15 minutes to travel between the two cities.
Which train companies travel from Bristol to Bath?
Train companies that travel from Bristol to Bath include GWR and South Western Railway, the latter running a little later in the day, usually from around 10:00 a.m. These companies service both weekday and weekend trips.
How long is the train from Bristol to Bath?
Trains from Bristol to Bath don't take very long at all. Much depends on the railway carrier, however. GWR, for example, offers journeys as fast as 11 minutes between cities, sometimes running to 12 and 13 minutes. South Western Railway journeys, on the other hand, usually take a few minutes longer, running for about 16 minutes between Bristol and Bath.
How many trains are there from Bristol to Bath?
The number of trains depends on the time of day and the day of the week. On weekday mornings, there are usually two or three trains running. This increases in frequency to four trains by about 10:00 a.m to noon. Trains then drop in frequency to three trains around 4:00 p.m. onward. On the weekends, trains increase in frequency for weekend-goers who want to travel between cities, even during the early hours. There's usually never more than five departures for any given hour.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Bristol to Bath?
Departure train station: Trains from Bristol leave from the Temple Meads station, which is situated two kilometers away from the city's center. It takes no more than three minutes, by car, to arrive at Temple Meads. Amenities at the station include photo booths, passenger information and assistance, waiting rooms, a lost and found area, payphones, a post box, and public Wi-Fi.
Arrival train station: Trains arriving at Bath will pull into the Bath Spa station, which is located 1.5km away from the city center. It's packed with amenities, including public Wi-Fi, pay phones, ATM machines, shops, toilet facilities, baby changing facilities, tourist information rooms, and waiting rooms.
FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Bath
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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Bath
Most Bristol to Bath trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Bath Spa station pair, with some services arriving at Oldfield Park. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads 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: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Bristol, Airport from Bristol city centre
Bristol, Airport is 11 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bristol, Airport train station facilities and services
Bristol, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Dexters, Brunel Bar & Kitchen
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, Airport. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bristol, Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol, Airport: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport, Holiday Inn Bristol Airport, Winford Manor Hotel.
Getting to Clifton Down from Bristol city centre
Clifton Down train station facilities and services
Clifton Down has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Clifton Down.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Clifton Down.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Clifton Down: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Clifton Down: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Clifton Down: 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.
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.
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