Train travel to Bath Spa guide

Bath Spa railway station, located in Somerset, England, is a historic and architecturally significant station that first opened in 1840. As the main station in Bath, it was designed by the renowned engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel and holds Grade II* listed status. The station is a fine example of Victorian railway architecture and has been a key part of the Great Western railway network since its inception.

All services at Bath Spa are operated by Great Western railway, including frequent routes to London Paddington, Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, and destinations in South West England and the South Coast. The renowned Bath Abbey and the historic Roman Baths are just a short walk from the station, providing an ideal starting point for tourists exploring the city's rich heritage. Additionally, for those looking to venture deeper into the city, visitors can admire the two iconic Palladian bridges in Prior Park Landscape Garden and Sydney Gardens, which highlight Bath's architectural splendour.

Which train companies run trains to Bath Spa?

Great Western Railway and South Western Railway all provide services to and from Bath Spa for various locations in the UK. Who provides your specific journey will depend on when you travel, and different providers can vary in price and duration, so be sure to check when booking.

What are Bath Spa's opening hours?

Bath Spa is typically open from 0:03 to 23:58, which are when the first and last train depart, though this is subject to change for reasons such as technical issues. We recommend verifying these hours before your journey to ensure a smooth experience.

Pick up & drop off at Bath Spa

You can enjoy a hassle-free journey with Bath Spa's designated parking and pick-up/drop-off areas.

Connectivity of the Bath Spa?

London, London Paddington, Bristol, Bristol Temple Meads and Southampton are just a few popular locations that run services to and from Bath Spa. Frequent buses and taxi services are also available from the station, though we recommend researching prior to your journey to be sure.

Bath Spa live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Bath Spa, check now to plan your next journey.

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TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Bath Spa to Gloucester10:281h 28mGreat Western RailwayOn time
Bath Spa to Portsmouth Harbour10:352h 16mGreat Western RailwayOn time
Bath Spa to Cardiff Central10:401h 6mGreat Western RailwayOn time
Bath Spa to London Paddington10:431h 26mGreat Western RailwayOn time
Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meads10:4612mGreat Western RailwayOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Warminster to Bath Spa10:2736mGreat Western RailwayOn time
Cardiff Central to Bath Spa10:331h 8mGreat Western RailwayOn time
Portsmouth Harbour to Bath Spa10:382h 15mGreat Western RailwayOn time
Bristol Temple Meads to Bath Spa10:4111mGreat Western RailwayOn time
London Paddington to Bath Spa10:441h 15mGreat Western RailwayOn time

Station Details

Address

Bath Spa station, Dorchester Street, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA1 1SU

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Friday open from 05:30:00 until 20:30:00

Saturday open from 06:00:00 until 20:30:00

Sunday open from 07:45:00 until 20:30:00

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Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

WiFi

WiFi

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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