Bath to Brighton train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Brighton

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 13 Oct

Cheapest price on 13 Oct

£40

Average ticket price on 13 Oct

£42

Fastest journey on 13 Oct

3 h 13 m

Average journey duration on 13 Oct

3 h 22 m

Trains on 13 Oct

3

Distance

167 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bath to Brighton will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.

Fast trains

On Tue 13 Oct, we found 3 trains from Bath to Brighton, including 3 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 13 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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.

  • Great Western Railway
    5:353h13
    Bath
    8:48Brighton
    £401One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western Railway
    8:383h27
    Bath
    12:05Brighton
    £421One-way
    0 changes
  • Southern
    7:383h27
    Bath
    11:05Brighton
    £431One-way
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Bath to Brighton

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Trains from Bath to Brighton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 01:13, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 167 km distance in 2h 36m.

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 £12
Distance
167 km
Average train duration
2h 58m
Cheapest ticket price
£15
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
2h 36m
First train
1:13
Last train
22:45
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
1 day
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 £12

Live departures

Bath to Brighton train times

The table below shows live departures for Bath to Brighton trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SouthernG88654+Great Western RailwayG15012
Delayed
14:20 13:35Bath Spa (BTH)
3h30
17:05 Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG15015+SouthernG88670
On time
15:37 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h28
19:05 Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG14907+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressG7726015:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h21
19:04 Brighton station (BTN)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG14908+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressG7726816:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h21
19:34 Brighton station (BTN)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15017+SouthernG88678
On time
16:35 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h30
20:05 Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34510+Gatwick ExpressG77276+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria
On time
16:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h21
20:04 Brighton station (BTN)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15232 · G15019+SouthernG88686
On time
17:05 Bath Spa (BTH)
4h00
21:05 Brighton station (BTN)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34513+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressG77284
On time
17:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h14
20:27 Brighton station (BTN)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15078 · W35239+ThameslinkW45407+Elizabeth lineC37897
On time
17:29 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h19
20:48 Brighton station (BTN)
3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15019+SouthernG88686
On time
17:35 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h30
21:05 Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG14909 · G15112+ThameslinkW4556317:45 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h28
21:13 Brighton station (BTN)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG14909+ThameslinkW45563+Elizabeth lineC3790517:45 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h28
21:13 Brighton station (BTN)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC48648 · W35025+SouthernG8869518:05 Bath Spa (BTH)
4h04
22:09 Brighton station (BTN)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG14910+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressG7730018:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h14
21:27 Brighton station (BTN)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35025+SouthernG88695
On time
18:37 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h32
22:09 Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34519 · G15114+ThameslinkW45591
On time
18:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h30
22:13 Brighton station (BTN)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34519+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressG77308
On time
18:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h14
21:57 Brighton station (BTN)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34519+Elizabeth lineC37985+ThameslinkW45591
On time
18:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h30
22:13 Brighton station (BTN)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayG14911+Gatwick ExpressG77316+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria19:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h14
22:27 Brighton station (BTN)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15082 · W35242+Gatwick ExpressG77324+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria
On time
19:29 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h31
23:00 Brighton station (BTN)
3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15022+SouthernG88701
On time
19:38 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h31
23:09 Brighton station (BTN)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34523+Elizabeth lineC37674+ThameslinkW45587
On time
19:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h30
23:13 Brighton station (BTN)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34523 · G15116+ThameslinkW45587
On time
19:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h30
23:13 Brighton station (BTN)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayG14912+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressG77332
On time
20:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
3h19
23:32 Brighton station (BTN)
2 changes
Tuesday 13 October
Great Western Railway5:35 Bath
3h13
8:48 Brighton0 changesdirect
Southern7:38 Bath
3h27
11:05 Brighton0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway8:38 Bath
3h27
12:05 Brighton0 changesdirect

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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
2h 36m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£22
Great Western Railway frequency
5 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

Southern

About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Southern Duration
3h 10m
Cheapest Southern Price
£15
Southern frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
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 South Western Railway Duration
3h 15m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
£67
South Western Railway frequency
1 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

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Thameslink Duration
2h 41m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
£28
Thameslink frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Complete guide to Brighton

Things to do in Brighton

Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.

  • Recommended

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

Contemporary art gallery in the Royal Pavilion Garden, showing major exhibitions in a restored historic building.

  • Recommended

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

Museum inside the Royal Pavilion Estate covering local history, fashion, decorative art and changing exhibitions.

Centre for Contemporary Arts Brighton

Seafront gallery dedicated to photography and contemporary visual culture, with changing exhibitions and events.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for a UK seaside city. Hotels and dining are pricier than many British towns, but buses, casual eats and supermarket options help keep daily costs manageable.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
£20-35 per person for a meal.
Fine dining
£60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
£3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.

FAQs: Bath to Brighton train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to Brighton 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 Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bath to Brighton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £15, while the average price tends to be around £61.
The train journey from Bath to Brighton covers a distance of 167 km and takes approximately 2h 36m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Bath to Brighton is 167 km.
The first train from Bath to Brighton leaves at 1:13.
The last train from Bath to Brighton departs at 22:45.
Trains from Bath to Brighton run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bath to Brighton.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bath to Brighton.
There is no night train service from Bath to Brighton.
The train station in Bath that goes to Brighton is Bath Spa (BTH), and it arrives at Brighton station (BTN).
Booking trains from Bath to Brighton 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 to Brighton offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque countryside of the South Downs and along parts of the coast.
Yes, you can take the train from Bath to Brighton.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Brighton

Most Bath to Brighton trains use the Bath Spa to Brighton station pair. Use this guide to compare Bath and Brighton 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 Brighton
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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