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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Bath
Cheapest price on Oct 05
€62
Average ticket price on Oct 05
€119
Fastest journey on Oct 05
3 h 26 m
Average journey duration on Oct 05
3 h 30 m
Trains on Oct 05
21
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Bath will cost around €119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €62.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Bath without transferring at least once.
G38870+
G150108:30 AM4h04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:34 PMBath Spa (BTH)€621One-way1 transfer- G38873+G150129:30 AM4h04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:34 PMBath Spa (BTH)€621One-way1 transfer
- G38874+G1501310:30 AM4h04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:34 PMBath Spa (BTH)€621One-way1 transfer
- G38878+G1501712:30 PM4h04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:34 PMBath Spa (BTH)€621One-way1 transfer
- G38877+G1501511:30 AM4h05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:35 PMBath Spa (BTH)€621One-way1 transfer
G01138+G150668:03 AM3h26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:29 AMBath Spa (BTH)€1551One-way1 transfer- G01144+G150109:03 AM3h31Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:34 PMBath Spa (BTH)€1551One-way1 transfer
- W29871+G1501311:03 AM3h31Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:34 PMBath Spa (BTH)€1461One-way1 transfer
- W29882+G150171:03 PM3h31Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:34 PMBath Spa (BTH)€1461One-way1 transfer
- G01150+G150192:03 PM3h31Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:34 PMBath Spa (BTH)€1461One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Bath
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Bath run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €33 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 234 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 234 km |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 1:55 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Manchester to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Bath trains for tomorrow, Monday, October 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01138+G15066 | 8:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h26 | 11:29 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G01005 · G01140+C47809 | 8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h33 | 11:58 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| G38870+G15010 | 8:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h04 | 12:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G01144+G15010 | 9:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h31 | 12:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G01009 · W29862+C47810 | 9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h33 | 12:58 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| G38873+G15012 | 9:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h04 | 1:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| W29866+G15230 | 10:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h57 | 2:00 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G01013 · W29868+G15230 | 10:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h35 | 2:00 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| G38874+G15013 | 10:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h04 | 2:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| W29871+G15013 | 11:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h31 | 2:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G01018 · W29873+G15167 | 11:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h34 | 2:59 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| G38877+G15015 | 11:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h05 | 3:35 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| W29877+G15015 | 12:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h32 | 3:35 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G01022 · G01148+G15231 | 12:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h36 | 4:01 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| G38878+G15017 | 12:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h04 | 4:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| W29882+G15017 | 1:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h31 | 4:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G01024 · W29884+G15232 | 1:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h38 | 5:03 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| G38880+G15019 | 1:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h04 | 5:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G01150+G15019 | 2:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h31 | 5:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G01027 · G01153+C48648 | 2:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h39 | 6:04 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| G38882+W35025 | 2:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h06 | 6:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Bath
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Bath
Most Manchester to Bath trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Bath Spa station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Bath leave from?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate train station facilities and services
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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