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The cheapest and fastest trains from Watford to Bath
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
€171
Average price
€171
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
139 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Watford to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Watford to Bath will cost around €171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €171.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Watford for Bath on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 30 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.
04:14AM2h30
Watford06:44AMBath
€1711One-way
0 transfers
04:14AM2h30
Watford06:44AMBath
€1711One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Watford to Bath
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Watford to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 139 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€62 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Watford to Bath train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 7:46 AM
Last updated at 7:46 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:15 AM Watford | 2h29 | 11:44 AM Bath | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
| 4:14 AM Watford | 2h30 | 6:44 AM Bath | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Train from Watford to Bath
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Watford to Bath run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 22:55 |
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
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Watford to Bath trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Watford and Bath from €29. 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 22m
Cheapest Price
€29
Great Western Rail frequency
11 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
FAQs: Trains from Watford to Bath
FAQs: Travel by train from Watford 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 Watford to Bath.
Cheap train tickets from Watford to Bath can start from as little as €28 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Watford to Bath is €91; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Watford to Bath train travel time is 2 h 25 min for the 139 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Watford to Bath leaves at 05: 11. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Watford to Bath leaves at 22: 54.
There are 11 trains a day from Watford to Bath which require at least one change with Great Western Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Watford to Bath, you can count on Great Western Rail for the best way to get you to Bath. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Watford and Bath 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: 54.
A trip to Bath from Watford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Watford to Bath by train is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Watford to Bath including taking a coach or train.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Watford to Bath
Watford
Bath
The major train station for departures in Watford is Bushey. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bushey for your trip from Watford to Bath.
Bushey
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 21:00 Saturday 08:15 - 15:15 Sunday 09:15 - 16:30
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
- Car Park: Bushey Station
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility category C. This station does not have step-free access
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: behind the Ticket Office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Bushey
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop A in Pinner Road for northbound services to Watford Junction Use Bus stop A in Pinner Road for southbound services to Harrow & Wealdstone
Carpenders Park
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday 10:30 - 12:30
Distance to city center
3 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Local shops nearby
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility category B2. Long sloping ramp from station entrance to booking hall. Level access from booking hall to platforms.
- Accessible public telephones: Outside booking office. Sloped passage from entrance to booking hall.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Carpenders Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop C in Prestwick Road for northbound services to Watford Junction Use Bus stop B in Prestwick Road for southbound services to Euston
Watford High Street
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 10:00 Saturday 09:30 - 12:15
Shopping
- Type of shops available: High Street shops located nearby
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Level access to ticket office from street. Single island platform, accessible from entrance by staircase only
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Watford High Street
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop A in Lower High Street for northbound services to Watford Junction Use Bus stop B in Lower High Street for southbound services to Harrow & Wealdstone
- Metro: Watford London Underground station (Metropolitan line) is approximately 34 minutes' walk away
Watford Junction
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 23:00 Saturday 05:30 - 23:00 Sunday 06:30 - 22:30 Booking Office and Travel Centre
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible on platform 6
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 6. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 04:00-23:00. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-14:00 and Sunday 06:00-14:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Watford Junction
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from bay 1 of the bus station at the side of the railway station.
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 Watford.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation 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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