Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) train with South Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Sept

Cheapest price on 05 Sept

£24

Average ticket price on 05 Sept

£42

Fastest journey on 05 Sept

2 h 1 m

Average journey duration on 05 Sept

2 h 5 m

Trains on 05 Sept

39

Distance

156 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.

Fast trains

To travel from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) you need to make at least one change.

  • Great Western RailwayC42641+South Western RailwayL79448
    16:002h49
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    18:49London Waterloo (WAT)
    £241One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayC47814+South Western RailwayL79471
    18:052h59
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    21:04London Waterloo (WAT)
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayC47812+South Western RailwayL79426
    14:012h48
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    16:49London Waterloo (WAT)
    £331One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayC47813+South Western RailwayL79460
    17:032h46
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    19:49London Waterloo (WAT)
    £361One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayC42640+South Western RailwayL79404
    12:012h48
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    14:49London Waterloo (WAT)
    £361One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £36.

Distance: 156 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£36

Average Price

£14

Average Price

Cheapest

£64

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 44m

Average total duration

3h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 51m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

South Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) is a coach with an average price of £14.

This is compared to other travel options from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT):

A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average £36.

The fastest way to travel from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) is by train with an average journey time of 2h 7m.

Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bath Spa (BTH) and London Waterloo (WAT) including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 44m faster (2h 7m by train vs 2h 51m by car) and roughly £28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£36 vs £64). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times

The table below shows live departures for Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
South Western RailwayL79431+Great Western RailwayG15013
On time
14:35 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h41
17:16 London Waterloo (WAT)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG14905+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo14:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h00
16:43 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
South Western RailwayL79524_L79435+Great Western RailwayG1516715:01 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h48
17:49 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14906+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo15:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h00
17:13 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayG15074 · W35236+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo15:30 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h06
17:36 London Waterloo (WAT)2 changes
South Western RailwayL79441+Great Western RailwayG15015
Delayed
15:47 15:37Bath Spa (BTH)
2h42
18:19 London Waterloo (WAT)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG15017+South Western RailwayL79453
On time
16:35 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h44
19:19 London Waterloo (WAT)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79302 · L80277+Great Western RailwayG15019
On time
17:35 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h44
20:19 London Waterloo (WAT)
2 changes
South Western RailwayL79470+Great Western RailwayC48648
Delayed
18:25 18:05Bath Spa (BTH)
2h56
21:01 London Waterloo (WAT)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG14910+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo18:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h05
20:18 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
South Western RailwayL79303 · L80287+Great Western RailwayW35025
On time
18:37 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h52
21:29 London Waterloo (WAT)
2 changes
South Western RailwayL79476+Great Western RailwayW35025
On time
18:37 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h28
22:05 London Waterloo (WAT)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34519+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo18:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h05
20:48 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
South Western RailwayL79476+Great Western RailwayY41596 · G1544319:01 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h04
22:05 London Waterloo (WAT)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG14911+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo19:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h04
21:17 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayG15082 · W35242+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo19:29 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h13
21:42 London Waterloo (WAT)2 changes
South Western RailwayL79482+Great Western RailwayG15022
Delayed
19:52 19:38Bath Spa (BTH)
2h34
22:12 London Waterloo (WAT)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79493+Great Western RailwayG15024
Delayed
21:25 20:40Bath Spa (BTH)
3h15
23:55 London Waterloo (WAT)
1 change
Saturday 5 September
Great Western RailwayW34457+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo5:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h06
7:49 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34459+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo6:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h07
8:20 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34461+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo6:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h01
8:44 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34463+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo7:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h07
9:20 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34465+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo7:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h08
9:51 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34468+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo8:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h07
10:20 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayC47807+South Western RailwayL7938110:03 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h43
12:46 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayC42639+South Western RailwayL79522_L7939311:01 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h48
13:49 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayC42639+South Western RailwayL7939311:01 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h48
13:49 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayC42259+South Western RailwayL7939911:35 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h41
14:16 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayC42640+South Western RailwayL7940412:01 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h48
14:49 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayC42261+South Western RailwayL7941012:35 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h41
15:16 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayC47811+South Western RailwayL7941513:00 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h49
15:49 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34494+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo13:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h07
15:20 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayC42262+South Western RailwayL7942113:36 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h40
16:16 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34497+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo13:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h06
15:49 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayC47812+South Western RailwayL7942614:01 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h48
16:49 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change
Great Western RailwayC47812+South Western RailwayL79426 · L8010714:01 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h47
16:48 London Waterloo (WAT)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34499+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo14:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
2h06
16:19 London Waterloo (WAT)1 change

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT)

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Trains from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 156 km distance in 1h 57m.

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
Coach from £10
Distance
156 km
Average train duration
2h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
1h 57m
First train
5:02
Last train
19:40
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sat
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
Coach from £10

Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Bath Spa (BTH) and London Waterloo (WAT) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 South Western Railway Duration
2h 33m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
£13
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

Great Western Railway

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 Great Western Railway Duration
1h 57m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£31
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: Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 London Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £36.
The train journey from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) covers a distance of 156 km and takes approximately 1h 57m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) is 156 km.
The first train from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) leaves at 5:02.
The last train from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) departs at 19:40.
Trains from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT).
To get from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT).
The cheapest way to get from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) is by coach, costing approximately £10.
Booking trains from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bath Spa to London Waterloo offers a scenic experience, particularly through the rolling hills and countryside of Somerset and Wiltshire, providing picturesque views of the English landscape, with glimpses of charming villages and historic landmarks along the way.
A day trip from Bath Spa to London Waterloo is not feasible as the journey duration is 1h 57m and exceeds the 120-minute limit. Trains run 6 times per day over a distance of 156 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bath Spa (BTH) and London Waterloo (WAT)

Most Bath Spa (BTH) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains use the Bath Spa to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Bath Spa (BTH) and London Waterloo (WAT) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bath
Arrival train stations in London
Bath SpaDorchester Street, Bath, BA1 1SU, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bath Spa from Bath city centre

Bus13 · 20m · £4 · every ~9 min

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.

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