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The cheapest and fastest trains from Poole to Bath
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
€45
Average price
€69
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
78 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poole to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poole to Bath will cost around €69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Poole to Bath without transferring at least once.
L52689+
P0990008:17AM3h13
Poole station (POO)11:30AMBath Spa (BTH)
€451One-way
1 transfer
L48162+P0990110:39AM2h52
Poole station (POO)01:31PMBath Spa (BTH)
€451One-way
1 transfer
L46946+P0838408:01AM2h37
Poole station (POO)10:38AMBath Spa (BTH)
€571One-way
1 transfer
L48284+P0838810:08AM2h28
Poole station (POO)12:36PMBath Spa (BTH)
€571One-way
1 transfer
L48278+P0838609:08AM2h28
Poole station (POO)11:36AMBath Spa (BTH)
€571One-way
1 transfer
L48284+P0838810:08AM2h28
Poole station (POO)12:36PMBath Spa (BTH)
€571One-way
1 transfer
L48278+P0838609:08AM2h28
Poole station (POO)11:36AMBath Spa (BTH)
€571One-way
1 transfer
L46946+P0838408:01AM2h37
Poole station (POO)10:38AMBath Spa (BTH)
€571One-way
1 transfer
L48162+P0990110:39AM2h52
Poole station (POO)01:31PMBath Spa (BTH)
€451One-way
1 transfer
L48143+
C23387+P0827608:08AM3h10
Poole station (POO)11:18AMBath Spa (BTH)
€1531One-way
2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Poole to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 78 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€48 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Poole to Bath train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6
Last updated at 10:30 AM
Last updated at 10:30 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L46946+P08384 | On time 8:01 AM Poole station (POO) | 2h37 | 10:38 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L48143+C23387+P08276 | On time 8:08 AM Poole station (POO) | 3h10 | 11:18 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| L52689+P09900 | On time 8:17 AM Poole station (POO) | 3h13 | 11:30 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L48278+P08386 | On time 9:08 AM Poole station (POO) | 2h28 | 11:36 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L48284+P08388 | On time 10:08 AM Poole station (POO) | 2h28 | 12:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Poole to Bath
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Poole to Bath run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €45 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €15
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €45 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 04:57 |
Last train 22:03 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €15
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway from Poole to Bath trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway trains will get you between Poole and Bath from €15. 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
2h 36m
Cheapest Price
€30
Great Western Rail frequency
3 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
South Western Railway
About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 27m
Cheapest Price
€97
South Western Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Poole to Bath
FAQs: Travel by train from Poole to Bath easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Poole to Bath.
Cheap train tickets from Poole to Bath can start from as little as €44 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Poole to Bath is €53; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time between Poole and Bath is on average 2 h 36 min for the 78 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to Bath from Poole by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Poole to Bath leaves at 04: 38. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Poole to Bath leaves at 22: 03.
There are 10 trains a day from Poole to Bath which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or South Western Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Poole to Bath, you can count on Great Western Rail or South Western Railway for the best way to get you to Bath. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Bath from Poole and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 03.
A trip to Bath from Poole is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 36 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Poole to Bath is October.
You have options as you can travel from Poole to Bath 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Poole to Bath
Poole
Bath
The major train station for departures in Poole is Parkstone (Dorset). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Parkstone (Dorset) for your trip from Poole to Bath.
Parkstone (Dorset)
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:35 - 10:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Parkstone (Dorset)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Station Road opposite The Avocet pub To Poole: Station Road outside The Avocet pub
Poole
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is level access to both sides of the station by ramps. Interchange between platforms is via a ramped underpass at the London end of the platforms. Please be aware that this station has no 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall and in the Waiting Room on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Main Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Poole
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Serpentine Road
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 Poole.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rental
Information 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 transit 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 transit options for Oldfield Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on A36 Lower Bristol Road
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