The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Bath
Cheapest price
€212
Average price
€262
Fastest journey
4 h 9 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Bath will cost around €262 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €212.
It's difficult to get from York to Bath without transferring at least once.
C23813 · C23742+
P08387
C23811 · C23737+
P08178
C03775+
P09625
Y23492+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
P08275
Y23494+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
P08276
C23813 · C23742+
P08387
Y23492+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
P08275
C03775+
P09625
Y23494+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
P08276
C23811 · C23737+
P08178Travel Information
Compare train and bus for York to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €64.
Distance: 299 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€133 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
York to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for York to Bath trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P00146+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08274 | On time 6:00 AM York station (YRK) | 4h20 | 10:20 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
C23811 · C23737+ P08178 | On time 6:24 AM York station (YRK) | 4h17 | 10:41 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
Y23492+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08275 | On time 6:34 AM York station (YRK) | 4h10 | 10:44 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
C03775+ P09625 | On time 6:45 AM York station (YRK) | 4h16 | 11:01 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
Y23494+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08276 | On time 7:02 AM York station (YRK) | 4h16 | 11:18 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
C23813 · C23742+ P08387 | On time 7:25 AM York station (YRK) | 4h09 | 11:34 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to Bath
Trains from York to Bath run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €64 but you can travel from only €28 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 299 km distance in 4h 9m.
Distance 299 km |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €64 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 20:13 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country from York to Bath trainsCrossCountry, LNER, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country trains will get you between York and Bath from €28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
LNER
Grand Central Trains
Cross Country
FAQs: Trains from York to Bath
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York 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.

Passengers board the train most frequently from York, which is located around 0.5 miles (787 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bath Spa, located 0.1 miles (134 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from York to Bath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- 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
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
- 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
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on A36 Lower Bristol Road
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