4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Bristol
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
12 m
Average duration
16 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Bristol will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 6 trains that leave Bath for Bristol every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bath to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 19 km
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Live departures
Bath to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Bristol trains for today, Wednesday 25 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 11:22 Bath | 0h13 | 11:35 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:10 Bath | 0h20 | 15:30 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:22 Bath | 0h13 | 16:35 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 26 February | |||||
| P33673 | On time 08:06 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0h18 | 08:24 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P29846 | On time 08:23 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0h13 | 08:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P22720 | On time 08:29 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0h19 | 08:48 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P29848 | On time 08:45 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0h12 | 08:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P33675 | On time 08:50 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0h18 | 09:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P33478 | On time 09:11 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0h19 | 09:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to Bristol
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Trains from Bath to Bristol run on average 11 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 12m.
Distance 19 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Bath to Bristol trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Bath and Bristol from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Bath to Bristol: Journey Details
First Great Western, CrossCountry and South West Trains all provide direct trains from Bath to Bristol. There is a frequent weekday service, with trains running roughly every 10 minutes. The journey time varies between 10 and 20 minutes. On Saturdays, the earliest departure is at 7:08 a.m. and on Sundays the first train is at 9:41 a.m. On weekdays, the earliest train qualifying for an off-peak day return ticket is the 9:36 a.m. departure.
Taking the Train from Bath
Bath Spa station is on the south side of the city centre, within walking distance of the main historic sites and shopping streets. Several city bus routes stop on Dorchester Street immediately outside the station, and Bath bus station is on the same street, a few minutes' walk to the west, offering connections to nearby towns and villages. There is a taxi rank at the station entrance.
Getting into Bristol by Train
Bristol is a vibrant multicultural city with renowned nightlife, innovative museums and galleries and buzzing street markets. The elegant enclave of Clifton, with its chic shops and cafes, is marked by Isambard Kingdom Brunel's stunning suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge. Trains from Bath to Bristol arrive at another Brunel construction, Temple Meads station, located just to the south of the city centre. The station is served by numerous bus connections to Clifton, central Bristol and the airport, including some night services. There is even a ferry service connecting the station with the centre and harbour front. Taxis are available immediately in front of the station.
FAQs: Bath to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Bristol
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Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- 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
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
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LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
ShowerLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7 with short-term and long-term parking options available. Access via the A38 road.
- Dexters
- Brunel Bar & Kitchen
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £1
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
- Winford Manor Hotel
- Cost £10
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Main Terminal: check-in desks, security, and departure gates
- Arrivals Hall: baggage claim and customs
- Parking: short-term and long-term options available
- Bus: Airport Flyer Express
- Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the nearest major train station, connected by bus services
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- 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: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
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