The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Bath
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Bath will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 20 trains that leave Oxford for Bath on Tue, Aug 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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.
G1506511:03 AM0h53Oxford station (OXF)11:56 AMBath Spa (BTH)€211One-way0 transfers
W35362 · W34617 · G1495710:29 AM1h15Oxford station (OXF)11:44 AMBath Spa (BTH)€291One-way2 transfers
G15510 · W3468010:11 AM1h07Oxford station (OXF)11:18 AMBath Spa (BTH)€291One-way1 transfer
G15363 · W3468611:08 AM1h10Oxford station (OXF)12:18 PMBath Spa (BTH)€291One-way1 transfer
W35365 · G14939 · G1495811:32 AM1h13Oxford station (OXF)12:45 PMBath Spa (BTH)€291One-way2 transfers
G1506511:03 AM0h53Oxford station (OXF)11:56 AMBath Spa (BTH)€211One-way0 transfers
G150619:03 AM0h55Oxford station (OXF)9:58 AMBath Spa (BTH)€311One-way0 transfers
G150577:00 AM1h00Oxford station (OXF)8:00 AMBath Spa (BTH)€391One-way0 transfers
G15510 · W3468010:11 AM1h07Oxford station (OXF)11:18 AMBath Spa (BTH)€291One-way1 transfer
C48416 · W346635:34 AM1h09Oxford station (OXF)6:43 AMBath Spa (BTH)€481One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Oxford to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 train costs an average of €28, and a bus costs an average of €17.
Distance: 87 km
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Live departures
Oxford to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Bath trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C48416 · W34663 | On time 5:34 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h09 | 6:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
C48418 · G14977 | On time 6:04 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h17 | 7:21 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G15057 | 7:00 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h00 | 8:00 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C00789 · G14951 | On time 7:04 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h15 | 8:19 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G00995+ G14952 | On time 7:16 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h26 | 8:42 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W34855 · G14933 · G14952 | 7:25 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h17 | 8:42 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
C00775 · G14953 | 7:58 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h20 | 9:18 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G00997+ G14954 | On time 8:16 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h33 | 9:49 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G15061 | 9:03 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 0h55 | 9:58 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15509 · G14955 | 9:07 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h15 | 10:22 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G14956+ G01000 | On time 9:18 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h27 | 10:45 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G15510 · W34680 | 10:11 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h07 | 11:18 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G01003+ G14957 | On time 10:19 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h25 | 11:44 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W35362 · W34617 · G14957 | 10:29 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h15 | 11:44 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
G15065 | 11:03 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 0h53 | 11:56 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15363 · W34686 | 11:08 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h10 | 12:18 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G01005+ G14958 | On time 11:16 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h29 | 12:45 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W35365 · G14939 · G14958 | 11:32 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h13 | 12:45 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
G15511 · G14959 | 12:06 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h18 | 1:24 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G01009+ G14960 | On time 12:15 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h34 | 1:49 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W35367 · W34622 · G14960 | 12:32 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h17 | 1:49 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
G15069 | 1:03 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 0h55 | 1:58 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15364 · G14961 | 1:07 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h13 | 2:20 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G01013+ G14962 | On time 1:16 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h28 | 2:44 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W35369 · G14940 · G14962 | 1:31 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h13 | 2:44 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
C00774 · G14963 | 2:09 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h14 | 3:23 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G01018+ G14964 | On time 2:17 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h31 | 3:48 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W35371 · W34629 · G14964 | 2:31 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h17 | 3:48 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
G15073 | 3:04 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 0h52 | 3:56 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C48425 · W34706 | 3:07 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h12 | 4:19 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G01022+ G14965 | On time 3:16 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h29 | 4:45 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W35374 · W34632 · G14965 | 3:31 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h14 | 4:45 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
G15514 · W34712 | 4:06 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h12 | 5:18 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G15081 | 7:04 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 0h54 | 7:58 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C00773 · W34732 | 7:07 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h14 | 8:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W35385 · G14969 | 7:30 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h19 | 8:49 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
C00788 · W34737 | 8:11 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h10 | 9:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
W35387 · G14970 | 8:36 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h14 | 9:50 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
G15085 | 9:03 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 0h56 | 9:59 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Bath
Trains from Oxford to Bath run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €17 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:55, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 56m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 3:55 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Oxford to Bath trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Oxford and Bath from €17. 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 Oxford to Bath
The train service from Oxford to Bath is provided by Great Western Railway. On some departures, this is in conjunction with CrossCountry. The quickest route takes just over an hour while other departures can take up to one hour and 30 minutes, depending on the route taken and the transfer time at connecting stations. Trains depart from Oxford Station and complete their journey at Bath Spa Station.
Oxford to Bath train time: daily departures
From Monday to Friday there are at least 36 departures every day on the route from Oxford to Bath. The first departure is in the early hours of the morning with the last train leaving Oxford shortly after 11:00 p.m. During the late evening and the early hours of the morning there is one departure an hour while there are up to three trains an hour throughout the rest of the day. There is a slightly reduced service on Saturdays and Sundays.
How long is the journey by train from Oxford to Bath?
The journey from Oxford to Bath takes from just over one hour to approximately one hour 30 minutes. There are no direct trains, all routes require one connection. During the day this is usually made at Didcot Parkway while for some early morning and late evening departures, transfers are made at Reading.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Oxford to Bath?
Departure train station: trains from Oxford to Bath depart from Oxford Station which is just 15 minutes on foot from the town centre. There are also taxis and local bus services at the station. The station's two platforms are accessed by stairs or lift. There is a small concourse with a ticket office, ticket machines, cafe, kiosk shops and toilets including an accessible toilet. There is car parking as well as extensive bicycle storage.
Arrival train station: train services from Oxford complete their journey at Bath Spa Station. This is adjacent to the River Avon and just a short walk from Bath's shopping centre and tourist attractions. The station has a car park and is served by buses and taxis. There is step-free access to all areas including the two platforms. Other facilities include accessible toilets, a ticket office with machines, cafes, kiosk shops and a tourist office.
Which train companies travel from Oxford to Bath?
All trains from Oxford to Bath are either operated solely by Great Western Railway or by Great Western Railway in conjunction with CrossCountry.
Great Western Railway Oxford to Bath
For some services, the entire route is operated by Great Western Railway using modern trains with comfortable carriages. The first part of the route from Oxford to Didcot Parkway or Reading station takes approximately 20 minutes while the high-speed onward journey takes less than an hour.
CrossCountry Oxford to Didcot Parkway or Reading
On some routes from Oxford to Bath, the first part of the journey is by CrossCountry train and takes approximately 20 minutes.
Oxford to Bath trains: services on board
Both Great Western Railway and CrossCountry trains have Standard and First-Class carriages with space for wheelchairs. Assistance is available for passengers with limited mobility while pets and bicycles can be carried if pre-booked. Facilities onboard include individual lighting, power outlets, luggage storage, WiFi, toilets and trolley catering services.
How to find cheap train tickets from Oxford to Bath?
Travellers looking for a deal should book in advance to be sure of getting the cheapest train tickets for the journey from Oxford to Bath. Travellers can save money as well by being flexible with travel times and dates.
FAQs: Trains from Oxford to Bath
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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 Oxford to Bath
Most Oxford to Bath trains use the Oxford to Bath Spa station pair, with some services arriving at Oldfield Park. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Oxford station do trains to Bath leave from?
Getting to Oxford from Oxford city centre
Oxford train station facilities and services
Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: 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 via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Oxford Parkway from Oxford city centre
Oxford Parkway is 5 km from Oxford city centre. Public transport options include:
Oxford Parkway train station facilities and services
Oxford Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Oxford Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford Parkway. ATMs are available at Oxford Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oxford Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oxford Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oxford Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, 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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